Re: BGA packages


"David L. Jones" <altzone@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Jul 21, 8:34 pm, "Jon Slaughter" <Jon_Slaugh...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
This is probably a stupid question but is there any way for a "hobbyist"
to
use BGA's? If I were to etch a board, tin it, apply some flux, sit BGA IC
on
it, and put it in an oven, would I get brownies out? Just wondering if
its
possible to do as some of the things I'd like to use involve BGA's.

Thanks,
Jon

Yes it's possible, some people have had success with using toaster
ovens, like this:
http://www.circuitcellar.com/renesas/winners/3323.htm

Google "bga toaster oven"

But the best advice is to simply steer clear of BGA for home use if at
all possible.

But if you want to try it yourself, spring for a proper solder masked
PCB, they aren't expensive.

Alternatively, get a tube of BGA chips, some BGA-to-throughole adapter
boards and an assembler to put the BGA's on the boards for you.



Thanks, atleast I know its possible. I doubt I'll be able to use them
because I can't do multi-level pcb's which kinda makes them useless. I might
look into the adapators though.

Jon


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