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Minutes of the Joint Soldering Technology Committee (STC)
Albuquerque, NM
Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Name
 
Organization
   
Attendees
Ken Beymer     Defense Supply Center Columbus
Ted Coler     Vishay
Dennis Cross     DSCC-VAT
Carl Lindquist     SAN-O Industrial Corp.
Laird Macomber     Cornell Dubilier
Ed Mikoski     EIA/ECA
Carl Postiglione     Vishay
Chris Reynolds     AVX
David Richardson     Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Bill Russell     Raytheon
Harvey Waltersdorf     FCI

In the absence of the Chairman Mark Kwoka, Acting Chairman Bill Russell called the meeting to order at 1:00pm.

1.0 Introductions and Roster Modifications
Welcome by Bill Russell and self- introduction of all members. Attendance was taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present.

2.0 September Meeting Minutes Approval
The meeting minutes for the previous meeting were approved.

3.0 Subcommittee Reports
Chairman Bill Russell presented an update and delivered a detailed presentation to the group covering the following issues.
3.1 Review/status of ANSI J STD-001C comments
3.2 J STD-002B Ballot Status
3.2.1 IPC 5-23b/EIA STC/JEDEC JC 13 TG9901 joint test plan completed
-Solder temperature 235C vs. 245C
-3 s vs. 5 s solder immersion time
-R vs. Actiec II flux
Component Test Sample Results
"Marginal" 44ld MQFP, 8ld SOIC, 14ld CERDIP, 14ld PDIP, 2 ld ChipCaps Board level assembly results

4.0 JEDEC participation/adoption in ANSI J STD-002B Revision
The group discussed the progress on the present revision process covering J-
STD 002. There are three organizations working the revision; IPC, JEDEC and the Soldering Technology Committee. The draft document is being circulated for approval and comment. It is anticipated that there will be another circulation for vote subsequent to this effort. The members were urged to respond to the document.

5.0 Lead Free Testing and Evaluations
The Chair presented information regarding Lead Free activities and research on Whiskers.

6.0 New Business

No new Business

7.0 Future Business Meetings

The Fall 2002 meeting will be October 7th - 10th at the Downtown Marriott in Charlotte, NC.

The Spring 2003 meeting will be in Phoenix, AZ (hotel and dates will be determined by next meeting).

San Antonio, TX was chosen as the site for Fall 2003 meeting (New Orleans was the alternate (2nd choice)).
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8.0 Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30pm.


This meeting was conducted in accordance with the EIA Legal Guidelines and the Manual of Organization and Procedures.

Bill Russell, Acting Chairman
Signature on file

Ed Mikoski, Acting Secretary

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