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Listed below is the processing literature we have available and a brief overview of the information contained in the literature. Click on the link to view an on-line version of the literature or right click to download a copy to your computer.

If you do not find the information that you are looking for in the information below or require more information, see how our Interconnect Processing Group can help you or send us more details on your specific application.

Processing Guides
Rework Guides
Handbooks
SEARAY™ SEAM/SEAF Series
HD Mezz HDAM/HDAF Series
Edge Mount Interfaces
Edge Mount Q2 Interfaces

Press Fit
Paste in Hole (PIH) Printing
Grid Array
QXX/BXX Connectors
Signal Integrity
Flex Processing
Interconnect Processing
Surface Mount Design
 
PROCESSING GUIDES

SEARAY™ SEAM/SEAF Processing Recommendations

Soldering recommendations for Samtec's unique SEARAY™ solder charge design.

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HD Mezz (HDAM/HDAF Series) Processing Report

This run was to verify process ability of Lead option for the High Density Mezzanine
(HDM-Plug/HDM-Receptacle) series connectors.

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*HZ Mezz is a trademark of Molex Incorporated


Edge Mount Interfaces

This Data Sheet includes processing guidelines for edge mount Q Strip® Interfaces.

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Edge Mount Q2 Interfaces

This Data Sheet includes processing guidelines for edge mount Q2 Interfaces.

Data Sheet is available in
PDF format only.

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Press Fit Procedures

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Paste in Hole (PIH) Printing

Paste in Hole, Through-hole printing is an alternative to wave soldering through hole connectors. This Speedline Technologies Applications Note is a quick reference on many of the papers written on this subject and outlines the necessary design criteria for successful printing.

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REWORK GUIDES

Grid Array Rework Guidelines

Guidelines for reworking Grid Array Connectors

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QXX/BXX Connector Rework Methods

This sheet includes guidelines for reworking QXX/BXX connectors.

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HANDBOOKS

Signal Integrity Handbook

This handbook is designed as a reference for those with little or no signal integrity experience who are tasked with selecting a high speed interconnect.  It will help enable you make an informed decision when specifying components that will affect the signal integrity of your system.

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Flex Processing Guide

The Flex Processing Guide addresses common problems encountered in the processing of surface mount connectors, SMT compatible through-hole connectors and self nesting sockets. It also explores the advantages and disadvantages
of locking clips, alignment pins and pick-and-place pads.

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Interconnect Processing Handbook

Samtec's Interconnect Processing Handbook addresses common conditions encountered in surface mount and IR compatible board processing and possible solutions. Our goal is to assist you in lowering the total applied cost of your board, improve the overall processing and manufacturability of your board and to resolve interconnect processing concerns.

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Surface Mount Product Design Considerations

Our Surface Mount Handbook addresses the major issues and challenges associated with the design specification and use of surface mount interconnects including insulator, lead design and contact/terminal design.

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