Case Studies

As PCB designs continue to shrink and complexity increases, ensuring long-term reliability is no longer optional—it’s critical. Element’s latest whitepaper, Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) and Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Testing, explores how manufacturers can stay ahead of hidden failure mechanisms that threaten performance in today’s high-density electronics.

European Circuits, a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and manufacturing company, offer a range of services from design to production of custom PCB assemblies and components. European Circuits were looking for a complete drying solution for connectors fitted to their products. 

We were contacted by a potential customer who had a unique component that they wanted to clarify was able to be solderability tested and would order a machine if we could get the required test results.

A globally renowned manufacturer faced critical challenges in maintaining consistent solderability standards for their electronic components across their product line, particularly with the introduction of smaller components like 0201 devices.