Hi , Not sure if this would be of interest to you. If not , hope you could refer me to a mail list that tackles this problem. RF devices packaged with soldered leads (QFP, SOP etc.) causes solders to stick onto the test socket with gold plated pins. I've known that this is worse at high temp exposures. It is surprising to see that it is causing SI problem and test failures even at room temp. Cleaning the test sockets every now and then does not help much. Would appreciate it if you recommend any solutions to prevent or minimise this solder migration problem. Thanks in advance. Arvin [This e-mail is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify us immediately; you should not copy or use it for any purpose, nor disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you.] ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu