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PSchi6
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7 years ago

What type of spatula is used in AN-657-1.4

In application note AN-657-1.4 they indicate the use of a spatula to rework a heatsink for a TCFCBGA Arria V device. I reviewed the docuemnt but it does not show a picture or part number of the spatu...
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JonWay_altera
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7 years ago

Hi @PSchi6​

There is no specific type/shape of spatula. Any tool that is able to exert some pressure to separate the heatsink from the device will work.