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title: "Pros and Cons of Low-Temp Solder Paste | Workbench Wednesdays #46"
description: "Low-temperature solder paste makes it easier to reflow-solder and re-work surface mount circuit boards. MG Chemicals offers a Bismuth-based paste that works great from larger…"
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author: "James Lewis"
date: "2021-10-25T23:03:00Z"
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# Pros and Cons of Low-Temp Solder Paste | Workbench Wednesdays #46


Low-temperature solder paste makes it easier to reflow-solder and re-work surface mount circuit boards. MG Chemicals offers a Bismuth-based paste that works great from larger passive components to fine pitched packages, like QFN. In this video, learn what solder paste is, what it means for a paste to be "low temperature," and some things to watch out for when using it.

This episode was sponsored by MG Chemicals.