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ENG 202C Instructions

To solder electrical components to a printed circuit board: 1. Clean the soldering points with steel wool to remove any oils or residues. 2. Heat the soldering iron tip and connection point, then apply solder for no more than 5 seconds. 3. Allow the connection to fully cool before moving to ensure a strong bond with a cone-like shape.

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ENG 202C Instructions

To solder electrical components to a printed circuit board: 1. Clean the soldering points with steel wool to remove any oils or residues. 2. Heat the soldering iron tip and connection point, then apply solder for no more than 5 seconds. 3. Allow the connection to fully cool before moving to ensure a strong bond with a cone-like shape.

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How to solder electrical components to a Printed Circuit Board

1.) Solder needs a clean surface in which to bond


- Remove any oil, wax, soluble, etc. with a steel wool cloth
2.) In order to solder, power on soldering iron to heat up tip of the
soldering iron, then apply the solder at connection point.
- Soldering iron should be held like a pen near handle
- The connection should be heated, not the solder

Figure 1: Connection at soldering point


3.) Soldering tip should be kept until connection is fully applied with
solder
- Solder should flow into heated connections
4.) As soon as enough solder is filled into the connection, remove
soldering iron away.
5.) Let the connection point cool down for about 5 seconds before
touching.

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6.) As a side note, overheating may cause damage to electrical
components.
- Components such as transistors or capacitors can be easily
damaged while heated when soldering. To ensure best quality, use an
alligator clip to absorb excess heat.

Figure 2: Alligator clip attached to LED lead for heat absorption


7.) Soldering a component should take no longer than 5 seconds
8.) Check soldering job, the joints should become a cone like shaped as
seen in Figure 3.
- If connection is bad then reheat soldered joint and reapply

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Figure 3: Example of many different types shown, a good joint will have
a cone like shape
9.) After done soldering, tip of solder should be cleaned with wet
sponge causing the soldering tip to become shiny.
10.) Unplug soldering iron after done with use.
Safety Precautions
- A soldering iron can heat to 400 C, which is enough to start a fire
- Solder contains lead, which is a poisonous metal. Be sure to wash your
hands after soldering
- Unplug soldering iron when not in use.
- Place soldering iron back to holder when done soldering
- Work in well ventilated areas

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Tips
- Be sure to know what part is soldered and have a plan for execution
- Know how to place component on a printed circuit board, such as the
polarity and direction
- It is beneficial to have part placed into joint to ensure component
does not move

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