Question

What are the different reflow processes? Which is most popular?

Answer 1

Answer:

Within a typical reflow soldering profile there are usually four stages – Preheat, soak, reflow and cooling. The main aim being to transfer enough heat into the assembly to melt the solder and form the solder joints without causing any damage to components or PCB.

Answer 2

Answer:

☑ The two most common types of reflow profiles are the ramp-to-peak profile, also called ramp-to-spike or tent profile (see Figure 1) and the soak profile, or ramp/soak/spike profile (see Figure 2). A ramp-to-peak profile is a linear ramp to the peak (max) temperature.