LEDs promise exceptional efficiency and long lifespan, but their reliability is far from a guarantee.

When it comes to component reliability, few topics are as often overlooked—but as critically important—as internal flux and plating residues.

Our latest work with the Umpire 41 system zeroes in on battery circuit performance and battery drain under environmental stress.

Workshop: Comparing SIR IPC B-52 to Umpire 41 Functional & SIR Test Method

The Umpire 41 is an innovative, blended test board designed to assess soldering processes comprehensively.

Residues are more complex, circuit spacing is tighter, and traditional testing methods don’t always catch potential risks.

As modern electronics become more advanced, so do the challenges of maintaining truly clean circuit boards.

For decades, Rose testing has been a widely used method in electronics manufacturing, but is it truly a reliable tool?

A common yet underestimated practice—brush cleaning—can introduce significant risks if not properly managed.

In our most recent video, President and Founder Terry Munson sheds light on the limitations of relying solely on SEM-EDX.

A Guide to Cleanliness in PCBA Manufacturing

Product validation is key in determining quality. But variations in day-to-day operations can often stem from unexpected areas. This means, we can’t rely on product validation alone.

A Predictive Approach to Automotive Integrity.

In this video, we debunk the myth that electronic hardware fails solely due to moisture ingress. While it's a common belief, the reality is more complex.

In the world of manufacturing, cleanliness is a term often talked about but rarely clearly defined.

There has been a widespread misconception in the electronics industry that software updates have the capability to resolve hardware issues.

An intuitive and optimized system for testing localized cleanliness, the C3 is designed to extract and test for conductive residues that cause reliability issues on electronic devices.

After the rework and repair of electronic hardware, many companies use a brush cleaning with IPA or a Solvent to break up the flux residues and remove dross and solderballs.

There is a way to get a better handle on reliability. We call this approach the Umpire®41 test system.

In this video, Lead Investigator Paco Solis offers insights to explain why the LED industry struggles with reliability.