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Through-Hole Mounting and Assembly

This online course explains the forming, insertion, mounting and trimming of through-hole components such as axial, radial, and dual in-line packages (DIPs) and connectors, power transistors and heat sinks. How to purchase. You can start this web-based course today!

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Key Objectives Taught in the Course

The content of this course is the same as Module 3 of the SMT and Through-Hole Workmanship Standards curriculum.

Module Introduction.
Define the terms hole and PTH.
Define the terms lead prepping and lead preparation.
Describe how and where a lead can be bent.
Recognize unacceptable lead damage.
Recognize unacceptable cracks in a component package.
Describe the recommended clinching techniques for a wire or PTH lead.
Recognize axial leaded components and state the mounting criteria.
State the relationship of the weight or wattage of a horizontal axial lead component to its mounting height.
State the relationship of improperly mounted components and the flow of solder to the topside pad.
State the four ways of mounting axial lead components.
Describe the technique for using a wire strap to secure horizontal mount axial lead components.
Describe the requirements for using a mounting clip to secure horizontal-mount axial lead components.
State the four types of lead bending to provide stress relief for horizontal-mount axial lead components.
Recognize a properly mounted vertical axial lead component.
State why some vertical mount axial lead components need to be secured using adhesive.
State when sleeving is added to a vertical-mount axial lead component.
Recognize radial lead components.
State the range of radial lead component mounting heights.
State when an insulator is required for a metal-cased component.
State when and how radial lead components are bonded with adhesive.
State why spacers may be used when mounting radial lead components.
Recognize when a meniscus coating embedded in the solder joint is unacceptable.
State the characteristics of horizontally-mounted radial components.
Recognize when the tilt for vertical-mount radial components is unacceptable.
State when vertical-mount radial components require forming of the leads to provide stress relief.
State the criteria for mounting DIPs.
Recognize power transistors.
State when clinching leads on a power transistor is not acceptable.
Describe when and how to use thermally-conductive washers.
Describe how to install washers and serrated nuts on power transistors and power diodes.
State the criteria to attach power transistors and power diodes to heatsinks.

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Target Audience

The course is geared to quality assurance staff and production/assembly personnel.

Course Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Average Curriculum Length

1.5 hours

Testing

Includes both pre-testing and post testing.

Online Content Index

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Begin Course

After your order is processed by the course administrator, you will receive an email which will contain your username, password and detailed information on how to begin your web-based course. You will be able to start the course(s) you have selected the same day you place your order.

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion will be supplied upon request after you have completed the online course.

Author and Subject Matter Expert: James C. Blankenhorn, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Blankenhorn is the founder and president of TechEdge Online. His experience includes 33 years in electronics, 10 years in semiconductor design and management for TI, Motorola and Honeywell. He has 20 years in managing start-ups including Test International, AWI and SMT Plus. He held the position of VP for Jabil Circuit during a period of rapid growth from $100M to $400M. Mr Blankenhorn holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Arizona State University and is a founding member of the SMTA organization. He has authored over 20 books on SMT and related technologies. He is a featured speaker at many conferences and seminars.

System Requirements

High speed Internet Connection (DSL, cable, ISDN 128)
Browser: Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2 (or greater), or Netscape 4.7 (or greater). Explorer 5 is recommended
Flash 4 or greater plug-in
16 bit colour, 800 x 600 resolution (minimum requirement)
Audio card (optional)
200 megahertz minimum, 300 megahertz recommended
32 RAM minimum, 64 RAM recommended
50 mb of available disk cache space

Refund Policy

If this material does not meet your expectations as outlined in the course description, you have 3 working days from the date of registration to obtain a 100% refund of the course fee. Please contact us if you have any further questions regarding this guarantee.

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500mhz p2/p3/amd athlon
256 RAM (512 recommended)
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