# \#soldering **URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tag/soldering/4.md [Latest](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tags.md) --- ## [What soldering tips do you pay the most attention to during PCB assembly?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/what-soldering-tips-do-you-pay-the-most-attention-to-during-pcb-assembly/4429)
**Author:** [@Sushmitha](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Sushmitha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/what-soldering-tips-do-you-pay-the-most-attention-to-during-pcb-assembly/4429 "2026-09-02T15:25:29Z")
Last week, we discussed how to design for reliable PCB soldering, covering pad geometry, thermal balance, component spacing, and surface finish. This post continues that discussion with a few practical soldering tips tha… --- ## [How do you design for reliable PCB soldering?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-design-for-reliable-pcb-soldering/4412)
**Author:** [@Sushmitha](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Sushmitha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-design-for-reliable-pcb-soldering/4412 "2026-08-26T13:03:51Z")
A PCB can be electrically correct and still run into soldering problems during assembly. Pad geometry, component spacing, thermal balance, surface finish, and solder paste application all influence how reliably component… --- ## [Common Soldering Defects in PCBs and How to Avoid Them](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/common-soldering-defects-in-pcbs-and-how-to-avoid-them/3856)
**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/common-soldering-defects-in-pcbs-and-how-to-avoid-them/3856 "2026-02-10T13:46:52Z")
Soldering defects are one of the most common causes of PCB assembly failures. Many issues are often attributed to process parameters such as stencil design and reflow profiling. Pad geometry, copper distribution, sold… --- ## [Soldering Seminar by Jim Smith](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/soldering-seminar-by-jim-smith/3737)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/soldering-seminar-by-jim-smith/3737 "2025-12-08T17:59:08Z")
What you’ve been told about soldering originated half a century ago. Those old rules were not made for today’s tiny components, modern platings, or advanced flux chemistries. Join the soldering seminar on March 3-4-5th,… --- ## [Seminar: Science of Soldering© #9 by Jim Smith](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-science-of-soldering-9-by-jim-smith/2844)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-science-of-soldering-9-by-jim-smith/2844 "2025-01-24T22:33:10Z")
Science of Soldering© is coming back! After attendees rated our first eight Science of Soldering© seminars 5/5, we are excited to announce that expert Jim Smith of Electronics Manufacturing Sciences will return from Apri… --- ## [Seminar: Science of Soldering© by Jim Smith](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-science-of-soldering-by-jim-smith/1362)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/seminar-science-of-soldering-by-jim-smith/1362 "2024-09-12T01:09:42Z")
Thank you for your interest in our soldering seminar by @jsmith. Price: $895 per seat Fill out the form on the link below to make your payment and register. --- ## [IPC J-STD-001 Standard Soldering Requirements](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ipc-j-std-001-standard-soldering-requirements/157)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ipc-j-std-001-standard-soldering-requirements/157 "2024-06-12T17:49:39Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/ipc-j-std-001-standard-soldering-requirements/ J-STD-001 is a standard issued by IPC for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. The standard specifie… --- ## [TIP: There’s no point in beautiful solder connections if the system is unreliable](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/tip-there-s-no-point-in-beautiful-solder-connections-if-the-system-is-unreliable/911)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/tip-there-s-no-point-in-beautiful-solder-connections-if-the-system-is-unreliable/911 "2024-01-22T21:03:03Z")
“Cosmetically acceptable solder joints are important but only if they are achieved in a reliable fashion. Wetting issues can be eliminated by employing stronger fluxes, but the resulting ionic contamination can cause fai… --- ## [8 Soldering Tips To Watch Out For](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/8-soldering-tips-to-watch-out-for/910)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/8-soldering-tips-to-watch-out-for/910 "2024-01-22T20:56:33Z")
This article was written by @jsmith of Electronics Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. Originally published at: 8 Soldering Tips To Watch Out For | Sierra Circuits My previous posts have discussed specific soldering-relat… --- ## [Ask Me Anything with Jim Smith](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-jim-smith/142)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-jim-smith/142 "2023-10-10T18:53:41Z")
Use this thread to post your soldering questions and Jim Smith will answer on October 4th! --- ## [Science of Soldering© by Jim Smith](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/science-of-soldering-by-jim-smith/96)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/science-of-soldering-by-jim-smith/96 "2023-09-07T23:29:11Z")
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