The European Union’s directive banning the use of lead-based (Pb) solders in electronic consumer products has created an urgent need for research on solder jo

Solders have given the designer of modern consumer, commercial, and military electronic systems a remarkable flexibility to interconnect electronic components.

This unique book provides an up-to-date overview of the concepts behind lead-free soldering techniques. Readers will find a description of the physical and mech

Introduction Advanced Surface Mount Technology and Die Attach Techniques Solder Material Soldering Chemistry Solderability Microstructure of Solders Aqueous-Cle

The book is important because it reflects a trend, especially in microelectronics manufacture toward recyclability. Europe and Asia are moving towards legislati