Standard

 

ELC 104 – Soldering Technology

Course Description:

Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

Safety Practices

Class

1

Soldering

D. Lab

2

Desoldering

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Anti-Static Grounding

Credit

2

Surface Mount Techniques

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Provisional admission

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

SAFETY PRACTICES

1

4

0

Precautions

List personal and equipment safety precautions to follow during the soldering and desoldering processes.

 

 

 

Equipment

Identify proper soldering irons, solders, hand tools, and safety wear for soldering and desoldering.

 

 

 

SOLDERING

3

4

0

Component identification

Identify electrical components and match them to their schematic symbols.

 

 

 

Assembly

Orient electronic components on a PC board.

 

 

 

Industry standards

Explain and demonstrate the processes for soldering wires, connectors, components, and boards which meet industrial standards.

 

 

 

DESOLDERING

2

4

0

Wires and components

Explain and demonstrate the processes for desoldering wires, connectors, and boards which meet industrial standards.

 

 

 

ANTI-STATIC GROUNDING

2

4

0

Static discharge

Explain the cause and effect of static discharge on static sensitive components.

 

 

 

Methods

Demonstrate proper anti-static grounding methods to prevent static sensitive component damage.

 

 

 

SURFACE MOUNT TECHNIQUES

2

4

0

Standards and procedures

Explain the industry standards and demonstrate the proper procedures for removing and replacing surface mount devices on PC boards.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.

 

Books:

 

American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials. (1981). Developing shop safety skills. Winterville, GA: Author.

Coombs, C. F. (1990). Printed circuits: Soldering. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Electronics Industry Association. (Undated). Safety guidelines. Washington, DC: Author.

Electronics Industry Association. (1992). Replacement parts source book. Washington, DC: Author.

Heiserman, R. L. (1983). Printed circuit boards. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hughes, F. W. (1992). Electronic assembly: Concepts and experimentation. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

PACE. (1992). SMT assembly and repair. Laurel, MD: Author.

Reis, R. A. (1994). Electronic project design and fabrication (2nd ed.). New York: Macmillan.

Ryan, J. (1985). Electronic assembly (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Shimizu, G. T. (1990). Electronic fabrication (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

 

 

Training Stations & Skill Development Kits:

 

         PACE Incorporated                                             Electronic Assembly & Soldering™           

         9893 Brewers Court                                             Supplier: Ellison Ricks

         Laurel, MD 20707                                              318 Chinquapin Drive

         (301) 490-9860                                                  Marietta, GA 30064                           

                                                                                     (800) 444-3231

                                                                                    

 

         Heath Company                                                  Graves-Humphreys

         Supplier: Technical Training Aids                          5320 Peters Creek Road

         (404) 447-5231                                                  Roanoke, VA 24033

                                                                                    (800) 336-5998

Audiovisuals:

 

American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials. (1981). Developing shop safety skills (slide/tape). Winterville, GA: Author.

Bergwall. (1989). Building a resistor circuit (VHS cassette). Chadds Ford, PA: Author.

Bergwall. (1996). The electrical environment & safety (VHS-20min.). Chadds Ford, PA: Author.

Bergwall. (1996). Lock out/tagout (VHS-14 min.). Chadds Ford, PA: Author.

Electronics Industry Association. (1992). High technology soldering (VHS cassette). Washington, DC: Author.

Vocational Media Associates. (1992). Basic soldering procedures (VHS cassette). Mount Kisko, NY: Author.

Vocational Media Associates. (1992). Electronic terminal connections (VHS cassette). Mount Kisko, NY: Author.

Vocational Media Associates. (1992). Safety in electrical work (filmstrips). Mount Kisko, NY: Author.