Defects Database
NPL Electronics Interconnection Group is creating a Defects Database as part of their continuing support to the electronics industry. The database was suggested as an industry project by members of the Industry Advisory Group (IAG), recommending that NPL were best equipped to coordinate the activity due to their scientific and manufacturing expertise. By collecting together common problems and making example images freely available to industry it will assist engineers implement corrective actions in their process or design.
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Electronics Interconnection Reports
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Industrial Advisory Group (IAG) - Electronics Interconnection
An Industrial Advisory Group (IAG), is a committee of representatives from industry whose purpose is to guide and monitor the progress of research programmes.
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Electronic component and PCB ageing, storage and shelf life issues (PDF 328 Kb)