Recommendations for soldering

This information helps to optimize the soldering process

This recommendation applies to the following E-T-A products:

Reflow soldering

The above-mentioned products are not suitable for reflow soldering.

Wave soldering for processing in soldering masks (lead-free) 

Wave soldering for processing in soldering masks (lead-free)
Temperature difference between soldering bath and preheating: < 120 °C
Temperature on top of printed circuit board: 120 °C
Temperature on bottom of printed circuit board: 140 °C
Pot temperature (depending on alloy used): 260 °C – 280 °C

Contact time:

  • 3-hole nozzle: 2 s – 3 s 
  • 5-hole nozzle: 4 s – 6 s
  • 1-2 waves (chip and Wörthmann wave): max. 10 s

Selective soldering for processing in soldering masks (lead-free)

Temperature difference between soldering bath and preheating: < 120 °C
Temperature on top of printed circuit board: 120 °C
Temperature on bottom of printed circuit board: 140 °C
Pot temperature (depending on alloy used): 280 °C – 300 °C

Contact time: 

  • 3-hole nozzle: 2 s – 3 s
  • 5-hole nozzle: 4 s – 6 s
  • 1-2 waves: max. 10 s


Hand soldering / soldering iron (lead-free)ei)

Output of soldering stations (controlled electronically): 80 W – 100 W
Soldering temperature: 300 °C – 350 °C
Contact time: 3 s – 6 s


Solderability of silver-plated

Solderability of silver-plated terminals is limited in time. We ensure proper solderability up to six months after delivery date.


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Recommendations for soldering(pdf)