X-ray inspection can be used to determine and confirm hole fill which is a non-inspectable criteria for PTH devices. Industry standards are reviewed as well as sample x-ray images are provided. Call solder.net for more assistance.
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X Ray inspection of Plated Throughhole Devices Using X-Ray
1. X-Ray Inspection of Plated
Throughhole Using X-ray
Bob Wettermann, MIT
November 2017
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X-Ray Inspection
Plated Throughholes IPC-A-610
G Criteria
You DO NOT HAVE to x-ray inspect BTCs
according to the IPC-A-610 G
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Plated Throughhole
Table 7-4 Plated-Through Holes with Component Leads - Minimum Acceptable Solder Conditions1
Criteria Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
A.
Vertical fill of solder for component with less than
14 leads2,3
(see 7.3.5.1)
Not Specified
75%
75%
Vertical fill of solder for component with 14 leads or
more2,3
(see 7.3.5.1)
50% or 1.2 mm
[0.05 in],
whichever is less
Note 2. The 25% unfilled height includes both source and destination side depressions.
Note 3: Less than 100% solder fill may not be acceptable in some applications, e.g., thermal shock, electrical
performance. The user is responsible for identifying these situations to the manufacturer.
IPC–A-610 Rev G
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Plated Throughhole 50% Hole Fill
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Plated Throughhole >75% Hole Fill
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Plated Throughhole
Non-inspectable visually
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Improper Fill
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QC and Measurement
Screening Criteria Using x-ray
12. X-Ray Inspection of Plated
Throughhole Using X-ray
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Editor's Notes
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Target - Class 1,2,3
There is 100% fill.
Acceptable - Class 2
Minimum vertical fill of 50% or 1.2mm for components with 14 or more leads.
Component lead is discernible in the solder source side of the solder connection.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3
Minimum 75% fill. A maximum of 25% total depression, including both secondary and primary sides is permitted.
Defect - Class 2
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75% for component with less than 14 leads.
Vertical fill of hole is less than 50% or 1.2 mm [0.047 in], whichever is less, for component with 14 leads or more.
7.3.5.1 Supported Holes – Solder - Vertical fill (A)
Target - Class 1,2,3
There is 100% fill.
Acceptable - Class 2
Minimum vertical fill of 50% or 1.2mm for components with 14 or more leads.
Component lead is discernible in the solder source side of the solder connection.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3
Minimum 75% fill. A maximum of 25% total depression, including both secondary and primary sides is permitted.
Defect - Class 2
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75% for component with less than 14 leads.
Vertical fill of hole is less than 50% or 1.2 mm [0.047 in], whichever is less, for component with 14 leads or more.
Defect - Class 3
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75%.
Note: Less than 100% solder fill may not be acceptable in some applications, e.g., thermal shock, electrical performance. The user is responsible for identifying these situations to the manufacturer.
7.3.5.1 Supported Holes – Solder - Vertical fill (A)
Target - Class 1,2,3
There is 100% fill.
Acceptable - Class 2
Minimum vertical fill of 50% or 1.2mm for components with 14 or more leads.
Component lead is discernible in the solder source side of the solder connection.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3
Minimum 75% fill. A maximum of 25% total depression, including both secondary and primary sides is permitted.
Defect - Class 2
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75% for component with less than 14 leads.
Vertical fill of hole is less than 50% or 1.2 mm [0.047 in], whichever is less, for component with 14 leads or more.
Defect - Class 3
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75%.
Note: Less than 100% solder fill may not be acceptable in some applications, e.g., thermal shock, electrical performance. The user is responsible for identifying these situations to the manufacturer.
7.3.5.1 Supported Holes – Solder - Vertical fill (A)
Target - Class 1,2,3
There is 100% fill.
Acceptable - Class 2
Minimum vertical fill of 50% or 1.2mm for components with 14 or more leads.
Component lead is discernible in the solder source side of the solder connection.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3
Minimum 75% fill. A maximum of 25% total depression, including both secondary and primary sides is permitted.
Defect - Class 2
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75% for component with less than 14 leads.
Vertical fill of hole is less than 50% or 1.2 mm [0.047 in], whichever is less, for component with 14 leads or more.
Defect - Class 3
Vertical fill of hole is less than 75%.
Note: Less than 100% solder fill may not be acceptable in some applications, e.g., thermal shock, electrical performance. The user is responsible for identifying these situations to the manufacturer.