Practical Components
dummy components, tools and kits
International
Supplier
Dummy Components, Test Boards, Training Aids, Tools and Supplies
Only authorized Amkor dummy component distributor
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- Dummy Components
- PC Practice Boards and Practice Kits
- Training Aids, Tools and Supplies
- Amkor Mechanical Samples
Nearly all package types are now available in lead-free formulations and dummy packages are available as small as 0402 metric.FREE CATALOG
See our illustrated design guide/catalog for an extensive list of dummy components, SMD production tools and equipment, PCB practice kits and other products designed to save you money and improve your process.
Practical Dummy Components
Practical Dummy Components is the exclusive distributor of mechanical samples for Amkor Technology as well as distributing components from most other leading SMD manufacturers including FlipChip International. Practical has a worldwide distribution network and in-stock availability of most popular package types. Practical distributes both of SMT and through-hole Components.
Dummy SMT components are available in all popular IC fine pitch packages (test die) including Lead-Free Rohs/WEEE compliant formulations. Package on Package (PoP), BGA, TSSOP, QFP, TSOP, CSP, Flip Chip, LQFP, Melf, QFP, PBGA, SSOP, Surface Mount Resistors, (SMR), Capacitors, Surface Mount Capacitors, (SMC) and most components are available with daisy chain.
Practical is also a leader in solder training kits and PCB training and test boards partnering with companies like Cookson, AIM, Tessera, Indium and Amkor. Practical also supplies Training Aids, IPC training and certification supplies and various electronic assembly tools and supplies.
Why Use Dummy Components?
Dummies save money! In cases where only mechanical characteristics are required, dummy components can be used instead of live, functioning components. Since there is no expensive die inside the package, the cost for performing mechanical testing is significantly lower.
A Practical Dummy Component is the exact mechanical equivalent of a live component used only when the physical properties of the components are required. These components can cost as much as 80 percent less than live components, making the ideal for testing of solder processes, machine setup lead-free conversion, thermal profiling, solder training and other process evaluations where only the mechanical characteristics not the functioning components are required.
Practical Components Wins Global Technology Award
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new product
Cookson Electronics Lead-Free Process Capability Validation Program!
Practical Components and Cookson Electronics are teaming up to offer a new Lead-Free Process Capability Validation Program. This program consists of lead-free components and test boards … Go to Cookson Validation Kit.
New Product
Indium Corporation SMT/PTH Mixed Technology Pb-Free Kit
Practical Components and Indium Corporation are introducing a new Lead-Free SMT/Through-hole Mixed Technology test board and kit. The PCB049 Board can be used to evaluate the following conditions: ... (Go to Indium Kit Information).
Notice to Practical international distributors and customers regarding factory lead-time delays. Due to unexpected increased demand for live IC components and long lead-times for raw materials, delivery dates have been adversely affected. In addition, a very large factory fire in Taiwan has caused production to shift to other countries, companies and factories. Please note that the components affected are QFPs, LQFPs, TQFPs, PBGA and CABGAs. The factory production lines are running on tight schedules, with several lines on allocation. Some raw materials like epoxy are also in short supply. As many customers are aware, the IC assembly industry schedules production based on forecasts. Many of Practical customers are unable to forecast their dummy component requirements three to six months in advance which means component delivery schedules are subject to change due to unexpected events. Delivery schedules are Practical’s and the factory’s best estimate as to when components will ship and are subject to change without notice.
Please be assured that Practical’s purchasing department works every day with the factories to expedite shipping delivery dates and reduce lead times.