Process Step | Process Description | Standard Parameters/Requirements |
SMT Component Placement | Use a pick-and-place machine to mount surface mount devices (SMD) onto the PCB surface, ensuring precise alignment. | Placement accuracy: ±0.05mm; minimum component: 0201; placement speed: up to 100,000 components/hour; minimum spacing: 0.2mm. |
Solder Paste Printing | Use a stencil to print solder paste, ensuring even distribution and avoiding excess or insufficient paste. | Solder paste thickness: 0.15-0.2mm; solder paste amount: controlled according to component requirements; solder paste brand: compliant with IPC-610 standards. |
Reflow Soldering | Use a reflow oven to heat the solder paste, forming a strong connection between the soldered components and the PCB surface. | Temperature profile: 150-200℃ (preheat stage), 220-250℃ (reflow stage); soldering time: 30-45 seconds; maximum peak temperature: 260℃. |
Wave Soldering | Use wave soldering equipment to insert through-hole components (THT) into the PCB and fix them through wave soldering. | Temperature profile: 250-270℃; soldering time: 2-4 seconds; wave height: 2-3mm. |
Manual Insertion | For components that require manual soldering (e.g., high-power components, special packages), perform manual insertion and soldering. | Soldering temperature: 250-350℃; soldering time: 5-10 seconds; tools: soldering iron power 50W-70W. |
Component Inspection and Testing | Use Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection to check soldering quality, ensuring no cold solder joints, misalignment, or other issues. | AOI accuracy: 0.1mm; X-ray inspection: for BGA, QFN, and other hard-to-observe solder joints. |
Functional Testing | Conduct functional testing on the assembled PCB to ensure its electrical performance meets design requirements. | Test voltage: according to customer design requirements; test items: electrical performance, signal transmission, short circuits, open circuits, etc. |
Cleaning and De-soldering Residue | Use an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean the PCB surface, removing solder debris and solder paste residues generated during soldering. | Cleaning solution: deionized water or non-contaminating cleaning agent; cleaning time: 10-20 minutes; temperature: 25-30℃. |
Packaging and Delivery | Package the assembled and tested PCBs to ensure they are not damaged during transportation. | Anti-static packaging; packaging form: pallets, foam boxes; transportation conditions: compliant with IPC-1601 transportation |