STI Electronics presents at cleaning & coating conference

McMeen’s keynote will address an alternative test method for real-time Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing for PCBAs and conformal coated assemblies. The idea is to get real-time SIR data as the assemblies goes through different assembly processes and process material introductions, and their interrelationships as the PCB is being manufactured. The ability to discern the cleanliness level under components as they go through and along the manufacturing process is essential to understanding where and what processes and materials contribute to the ionic contamination under component devices that may contribute to adverse / unwanted ionic levels.

McMeen has more than 23 years’ experience in the manufacturing and engineering of PCBs, both flexible and rigid, as well as in the manufacture of electronic assemblies. As STI’s Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering Services, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing and Engineering Services division of STI.