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7.4.3 Soldering Surface Mount J Lead Components, Hot Gas Method

Printed Board Type: R/F/C  |  Skill Level: Intermediate  |  Conformance Level: High  |  Rev.: D  |  Rev. Date: Jul 7, 2000

Outline
This procedure covers the general guidelines for soldering surface mount J lead components. There is basically only one style of J lead component. Whether leads are on two sides or four sides, or whether the component is large or small, the soldering principles are the same.

Acceptability References
IPC-A-610 12.0 Surface Mount Assemblies
  Surface Mount J Lead Component
Surface Mount J Lead Component
Procedure References
CTC 1.0 Foreword
CTC 2.1 Handling Electronic Assemblies
CTC 2.2.1 Cleaning, Local
CTC 2.2.2 Cleaning, Aqueous Batch Process
CTC 2.5 Baking and Preheating
CTC 7.1.1 Soldering Basics
CTC 7.1.2 Preparation For Soldering And Component Removal
CTC 7.1.3 Solder Joint Acceptability Criteria
IPC7711 5.6.3 Solder Paste Method/Hot Air Pencil

Tools and Materials
Cleaner
Flux
Hot Air Tool with Tips
Microscope
Solder Paste
Wipes

Procedure

Add a small bead of solder paste along the row of pads.

Figure 1: Add a small bead of solder paste along the row of pads.


1.   Add a small bead of solder paste along the row of pads. (See Figure 1).
 
2. Place the component in position.
   
3. Adjust the pressure and temperature output of the hot air tool.
   
4.
Direct the hot air over the component with the hot air tool tip approximately 2.50 cm (1.00") from the solder joint. This initial heating will pre-dry the solder paste.
   
  Note
Solder paste has a dull flat appearance when dried.
Move the tool back and forth to heat all the solder joints until complete solder melt is observed.

Figure 2: Move the tool back and forth
to heat all the solder joints until complete solder melt is observed.


A - Dot indicates pin 1, B - Indicates pin 5, C - Indicates direction of pin count.
Figure: 3
A - Dot indicates pin 1
B - Indicates pin 5
C - Indicates direction of pin count.
5.  
When the solder paste has dried, move the hot air tool tip to approximately 0.50 cm (0.20") above the component. Move the tool back and forth to heat all the solder joints until complete solder melt is observed. (See Figure 2).
   
6. Remove the tool. Wait a moment for the solder to solidify.
   
7. Clean, if required and inspect.



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7.4.3 Soldering Surface Mount J Lead Components, Hot Gas Method