Category Archives: EDX/EDS/SEM/IMC/FTIR


Jul16
BGA Failure Analysis: Manufacturing Issue or Design Flaw?

Figcaption: How to Determine Whether a BGA Solder Joint Crack or Component Detachment Is Caused by the SMT Process or Product Design Many engineers have asked the same question: When a BGA solder joint cracks or a BGA component falls … Continue reading

Jul16
Youtube: QC 7 Tools – Fishbone (Cause & Effect Analysis) Diagram Introduction

Many of you might already know what a fishbone diagram is. But do you know how to actually draw one? And what should you watch out for when creating one? As the name suggests, the diagram looks like the skeleton … Continue reading

Jul10
Customer Complaint About Oil Contamination on PCB: Who’s the Real Culprit? (FTIR Analysis)

In the previous article, Workingbear mentioned a serious DOA (Dead on Arrival) customer complaint involving one of the company’s products. Most of the defective units had unresponsive keypads—specifically the 3, 6, and 9 buttons—and it was eventually traced back to … Continue reading

Jul03
[Case Study] Troubleshooting a Customer Complaint – Keypad Malfunction Caused by Oil & Powder Contamination on the PCB

This article shares a real case from Workingbear’s past experience dealing with an urgent customer complaint. One day, Workingbear was suddenly assigned to fly to a factory in China to “hunt for oil.” My manager even warned, “If you don’t … Continue reading

Jun19
What Is EDX/EDS? A Beginner’s Guide to Elemental Analysis in Materials Science

Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS or EDX) is a common, non-destructive technique used in the industry to quickly identify the elemental composition of a sample’s surface. In electronics manufacturing and material analysis, knowing what elements are present is critical for quality … Continue reading