Vacuum reflow voiding rework system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9263620
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13912930

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A solar cell module comprises a solar cell soldered to a mounting element, such as a ceramic substrate. The solder bond can comprise a void. A method of reducing a solder void comprises reflowing the solder using a vacuum source and a heat source in a sealed chamber. The chamber is formed, at least in part, by a cowling into which the solar cell module is mounted. A system for reducing voids in a solder bond comprises a heat source and a vacuum source coupled to the sealed chamber into which a solar cell module is placed. The system can optionally include a control system that automates the execution of methods of reducing solder voids. The system can further include a pressure source to aid in reducing the solder void and reflowing the solder after the void is reduced.

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FLEXTRONICS AP LLC6201 AMERICA CENTER DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cheung, Dason Fremont, US 21 39
Kurwa, Murad San Jose, US 60 155
Loi, Richard San Jose, US 10 11

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