PREFERRED

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN NPTH
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

The component terminations are completely wetted. The solder fillets are smooth, nonporous, undisturbed, exhibit a concave profile and extend to the edge of the termination pad.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [13.6.1]

PREFERRED

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN NPTH
INTERIM ASSEMBLY

Parts shall be parallel to and in full contact with the mounting surface, and centered between the termination holes. Leads shall be terminated with an off-the-pad-lap solder joint.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.a]

PREFERRED

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN PTH
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

The component terminations on both sides of the board are completely wetted. The solder fillets are smooth, nonporous, undisturbed, exhibit a concave profile and extend to the edge of the termination pad.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [13.6.1.f]

PREFERRED

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN PTH
INTERIM ASSEMBLY

Parts shall be parallel to, and in full contact with the mounting surface and approximately centered between the termination holes. Leads exhibit proper stress relief bends and spacing.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.a]

PREFERRED

VERTICAL MOUNTING IN PTH
INTERIM ASSEMBLY

The component shall be mounted with a minimum of 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) to a maximum of 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) clearance between the end of the component and the board surface.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.b.1]

PREFERRED

VERTICAL MOUNTING IN PTH
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

The component terminations on both sides of the board are completely wetted. The solder fillets are smooth, nonporous, undisturbed, exhibit a concave profile, and extend to the edge of the termination pad.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [13.6.1]

PREFERRED

VERTICAL MOUNTING IN NPTH
INTERIM ASSEMBLY

The component shall be mounted with the end in contact with the board surface, and shall be terminated with an off-the-pad-lap solder joint. The opposite lead shall have 2 right angle bends.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.b.2]

PREFERRED

VERTICAL MOUNTING IN NPTH
COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

The component terminations are completely wetted. The solder fillets are smooth, nonporous, undisturbed, exhibit a concave profile and extend to the edge of the termination pad. The component is staked.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [13.6.1]

ACCEPTABLE

ANGULARITY

Angularity shall not exceed 0.68 mm (0.025 in.), provided part of the component is in contact with the board, and the angularity does not violate minimum electrical spacing or lead protrusion requirements.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

HEAT PRODUCING PARTS

Parts which dissipate heat in quantities of 1 Watt or greater, or in quantities sufficient to damage the laminate shall be mounted with sufficient standoff [ > 1.5 mm (0.060 in.) ] and shall be mechanically restrained.

Best Workmanship Practice

ACCEPTABLE

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
GAP

When parts will be bonded, slight spacing [ <0.68 mm (0.025 in.) ] will be acceptable. The part shall be mounted approximately parallel to the mounting surface.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.a]

UNACCEPTABLE

IMPROPER HORIZONTAL SPACING

Parts intended for horizontal mounting shall be parallel to, and in contact with, the mounting surface. Part spacing above the mounting surface should not exceed 0.68 mm (0.025 in.) unless the part will be bonded.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.a]

ACCEPTABLE

STRESS RELIEF

Stress relief shall be incorporated, wherever possible, into all leads and conductors in solder connections to provide freedom of movement of part leads or conductors between points of constraint. Camel-hump bend pictured.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.1.1]

UNACCEPTABLE

IMPROPER VERTICAL MOUNTING
NON-PLATED-THROUGH HOLE (NPTH)

The component has been mounted with a space between the component end and the board surface, eliminating any mechanical support to the part or solder joint.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [13.6.2.a.6]

UNACCEPTABLE

IMPROPER VERTICAL MOUNTING
PLATED THROUGH HOLE (PTH)

The component has been mounted with the end of the component in contact with the plated-through-hole (PTH). This will result in solder contact with the part body meniscus.

NASA-STD-8739.3 [8.4.2.b.1], [13.6.2.a.6]

ACCEPTABLE

LEADS CROSSING EXPOSED CONDUCTORS

Leads crossing exposed conductors shall be sleeved with non-conductive sleeving or shrink tubing. Tubing shall be trimmed to meet insulation spacing requirements. Transparent/Translucent material is recommeneded.

Best Workmanship Practice