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Kingcosmos

Jan 1, 1970
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Hello Group,

I am interested if there is an industry standard on the simple cleaning
of a dirty IC of general grime (dirt, skin oils, grease, etc). I am
thinking acetone or isopropyl alcohol should be ok. I searched
SemiconFarEast.com for articles but came up empty. Is there an
industry standard for general cleaning of a chip? Any help would be
appreciated.
 
Kingcosmos said:
Hello Group,

I am interested if there is an industry standard on the simple cleaning
of a dirty IC of general grime (dirt, skin oils, grease, etc). I am
thinking acetone or isopropyl alcohol should be ok. I searched
SemiconFarEast.com for articles but came up empty. Is there an
industry standard for general cleaning of a chip? Any help would be
appreciated.

soapy water works.
 
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Phil Allison

Jan 1, 1970
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soapy water works.


** Never use soap or washing powder - they are alkaline ( caustic) and
will corrode metal..

Ordinary dishwashing liquid ( ie detergent) is fine - the rinse with warm
water and hot air dry.

( Beware: Dishwasher liquid is also caustic. )




............ Phil
 
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KruSat

Jan 1, 1970
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you had got it right buddy..........

"isopropyl" is the best solution.But remember one good technique that i
learnt about it...
isopropyl evaporates quickly when poured directly on the board...

instead what u do is take a very small piece of cloth or cotton bud(ear
bud); dip in isopropyl and then clean it.... dont forget to close the
bottle cap.... also i generally prefer to take small amount of
isopropyl in a seperate small bottle so that u can dip the same old bud
again and also prevent wastage....

also it helps avoid accidents like dropping the bottle and damaging
other things...

Caution: Use gloves and face mask to be on a safer side...(its not
that harmfull,but u must take precautions)

Also if while using it u feel burning sensation in ur nose or eyes,
stop its use immediately.
I have learnt that some people are allergic to it but it is never
noticed....(actully its Vapor causes it)
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Kingcosmos said:
Hello Group,

I am interested if there is an industry standard on the simple cleaning
of a dirty IC of general grime (dirt, skin oils, grease, etc). I am
thinking acetone or isopropyl alcohol should be ok. I searched
SemiconFarEast.com for articles but came up empty. Is there an
industry standard for general cleaning of a chip? Any help would be
appreciated.



--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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Pooh Bear

Jan 1, 1970
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KruSat said:
Caution: Use gloves and face mask to be on a safer side...(its not
that harmfull,but u must take precautions)

You *must* ??? !!!

I've never needed to do that with isopropyl used in small quantities.

Graham
 
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Rich Grise

Jan 1, 1970
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You *must* ??? !!!

I've never needed to do that with isopropyl used in small quantities.

Apparently KruSat has never heard of an "alcohol rub." ;-)

Cheers!
Rich
 
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