Dr.
Kostic been intimately involved in the fields of
electronics product quality and reliability for over 35
years and has extensive experience with both
semiconductor fabrication and electronic system
manufacturing
He was
the founder and chairman of the Northrop Grumman
Lead-Free Working Group and has done research in
lead-free solders and platings investigating tin whisker
growth and prevention. Dr. Kostic has also worked with
the University of Maryland CALCE studying tin plague.
Andy has
held senior technical leadership positions in the Unisys
Component Engineering Procurement Organization, IBM
Global Procurement Quality Engineering, IBM
Microelectronics Corporate Quality, and Northrop Grumman
Electronic Systems.
He has
taught quality and reliability improvement classes all
over the world which have been highly praised by his
students as being effective and practical.
Dr.
Kostic has an extensive background in reliability that
includes:
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Reliability modeling
and prediction
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Supplier auditing and
evaluation
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Electrical
characterization
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Incoming inspection
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FRACAS
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Failure analysis
·
Environmental Stress
Screening
·
Supplier qualification
and management
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Component qualification
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Lead-free electronics
ABSTRACT
Looking for a way to cause environmental damage and as
catastrophic failures in pacemakers, satellites, nuclear
power plants, and other critical/expensive electronics?
This is now available thanks to the European Union and
RoHS.
Dr. Kostic's presentation will address discuss the
actual effects that lead (Pb)-free solders
and plating have had on:
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The environment
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Reliability
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Safety
He will also address their:
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Failure mechanisms and their root cause
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Impact on reworkability and repair
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Test methods and their accuracy
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Methods of mitigation and their relative
effectiveness
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Department of Defense guidance on use
Scientists, engineers, environmentalists, and Luddites*
of all ages will enjoy an entertaining evening. Plus
learn the meaning of the word "hormesis" to astound your
friends and impress your management.
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Luddite = One who opposes technical or technological
change
