ANE018 - Plastic Material Properties

Wurth Elektronik

Published Date: 15-May-2023

Description

It has been observed that the natural color of halogen-free polyamide (PA) plastic used in Würth Elektronik connectors turns brown during the SMT process (Reflow soldering). The aim of this technical note is to understand this phenomenon and demonstrate whether and how it may impact the plastic material properties of our connectors. This was achieved by conducting spectroscopy IR and differential scanning calorimetry tests.