Soldering to PCB traces?

From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Thu Feb 24 11:00:07 2000

> Aside from Bruce's comments, I would add that you need to make sure there is
> no stress placed on the trace after soldering. The bond strength of the
> copper to the laminate is not very great, and it is quite possible to pull
> the trace off.

You may have to scrape the solder mask off to get a good connection, use
minimal heat. When done clean well and it's not a bad idea to put a drop
of epoxy on the area and maybe the back of the connector (where the pin
goes through the board) to support it.

Allison
 
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