PCB Cross-Section (Microsection) Analysis

Accurate PCB cross-section analysis is essential to ensure the integrity of your printed circuit boards.

PCB microsectioning, also called cross-section analysis, remains the most widely accepted method of analyzing the through-hole integrity of a PCB or PWB. PCBs are comprised of many different materials such as glass, 芳族聚酰胺纤维, 聚酰亚胺薄膜, 铜, acrylic adhesive, 环氧树脂, 聚酰亚胺, 聚四氟乙烯, 和焊接. Each of these materials has a different relative hardness and, coupled with that of the mounting media such as 环氧树脂 or acrylic, makes the PCB cross section analysis difficult to perform.

PCB microsection analysis requires specialized skill and expertise, as the process is very delicate. It is essential to complete the PCB cross-sectional preparation in an area within 10% of the center of the plated-through hole.

Microsection preparation and analysis training

In addition to our microsection analysis test service, im体育APP can also provide your in-house staff with the training required to improve the quality of your PCB microsections with hands-on training either in one of our laboratories or on-site at your facility.

The im体育APP advantage

im体育APP’s expert staff uses cutting-edge equipment to accurately cross section high-aspect ratio PCBs, including blind and buried via holes down to 0.001”, SMT devices, 和焊接 joints. Whether you require regular conformance cross-section analysis, failure analysis, vendor qualification, or lot verification, im体育APP has the experience and knowledge to provide you with the highest quality testing and fastest turnaround available. All of im体育APP’s test inspection personnel for PCB analysis and PCBA analysis are certified to IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610 visual acceptability standards.

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