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Jig protects transistors from heat while tinning leads

Abstract

In tinning transistor leads, an aluminum jig is used to dip the leads into the molten tin. The jigs mass shunts excess heat given off by the molten tin before it reaches and damages the transistor body.

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Pelletier, A. J., Willis, G. A.. 1966-06-01. Jig protects transistors from heat while tinning leads. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19660000239

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