Describe a procedure on how to

solder a component on PCB

MICROPROJECT BY – SANDHYA
MAM
Rudra Nisar – 21201A0016
Tanishq Mudaliar – 21201A0017
Mayur Sanap – 21201A0018
 INTRODUCTION
Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of
electronics. The two go together like peas and carrots. And, although it is
possible to learn about and build electronics without needing to pick up a
soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened with this
one simple skill. Soldering is the only permanent way to ‘fix’ components to a
circuit.
 COMPONENTS
REQUIRED TO
SOLDER
1. Soldering Iron
A soldering iron is a hand tool
used in soldering. It supplies heat
to melt solder so that it can flow
into the joint between two work
pieces. A soldering iron is
composed of a heated metal tip
and an insulated handle.
 COMPONENTS
REQUIRED TO
2. SolderingSOLDER
Paste
Solder paste is used in the manufacture
of printed circuit boards to connect
surface mount components to pads on
the board. It is also possible to solder
through-hole pin in paste components
by printing solder paste in and over the
holes.
 COMPONENTS
REQUIRED TO
3. SolderingSOLDER
Paste
Solder wires are wires with a low
melting point which can melt along with
the soldering iron. Depending on the
application and soldering temperature,
many different types of soldering wires
are available. Solder wires are generally
two different types - lead alloy solder
wire and lead-free solder.
 COMPONENTS
REQUIRED TO
4. DiagonalSOLDER
Pliers
Diagonal pliers are pliers intended
for the cutting of wire. The plane
defined by the cutting edges of the
jaws intersects the joint rivet at an
angle or "on a diagonal", hence the
name.
Preparing to Solder
Tinning The Soldering Tip:
Before use, a new soldering tip, or one that is very
dirty, must be tinned. "Tinning" is the process of
coating a soldering tip with a thin coat of solder.
This aids in heat transfer between the tip and the
component you are soldering, and also gives the
solder a base from which to flow from.
 Preparing to Solder
Step 1: Warm Up The Iron
Warm up the soldering iron or gun thoroughly. Make sure that it has fully come to
temperature because you are about to melt a lot of solder on it. This is especially
important if the iron is new because it may have been packed with some kind of
coating to prevent corrosion.

Step 2: Prepare A Little Space

While the soldering iron is warming up, prepare a little space to work. Moisten a
little sponge and place it in the base of your soldering iron stand or in a dish close
by. Lay down a piece of cardboard in case you drip solder (you probably will) and
make sure you have room to work comfortably.
 Preparing to Solder
Step 3: Thorough Coat the Tip in Solder
Thoroughly coat the soldering tip in solder. It is very important to cover the entire
tip. You will use a considerable amount of solder during this process and it will
drip, so be ready. If you leave any part of the tip uncovered it will tend to collect
flux residue and will not conduct heat very well, so run the solder up and down the
tip and completely around it to totally cover it in molten solder.

Step 4: Clean the Soldering Tip

After you are certain that the tip is totally coated in solder, wipe the tip off on the
wet sponge to remove all the flux residue. Do this immediately so there is no time
for the flux to dry out and solidify.
 Preparing to Solder
Step 5: You’re Done
You have just tinned your soldering tip. This must be done anytime you replace
the tip or clean it so that the iron maintains good heat transfer.
 Soldering A Component Into PCB
Step 1: Inserting Component
Insert the LED leads into
the holes of the circuit
board, flip it over and bend
the leads outward at a 45′
angle
 Soldering A Component Into PCB
Step 2: Placing Soldering Iron on PCB
Turn your soldering iron
on and touch the tip of the
iron to the copper pad and
LED lead. Hold the
soldering iron in place for
3-4 seconds to ensure that
proper heating to the pad
and the lead is applied
 Soldering A Component Into PCB
Step 3: Soldering Component on PCB
Continue holding your
soldering iron on the
copper pad and LED lead.
Now bring your solder
over and touch your solder
to the joint
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Step 4: After Soldering Work
Now remove your soldering
iron and allow for the solder
to cool off naturally. Once
done, snip off the extra LED
leads