solder joints

Fused wire connections

Solder joints are the connections formed when molten solder cools and hardens to bond metal components, typically in electronics.

A good solder joint creates both mechanical attachment and electrical continuity.

Quality matters—cold or cracked joints cause circuit failures: The technician reflowed the solder joints on the motherboard.

Inspecting solder joints is routine in electronics repair and manufacturing quality control.

Related
  • fluxContinuous change or flow
  • reflowMove liquid again
  • wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
  • bridgingConnecting separated things
  • tinElement fifty, Sn

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