Distributor of mechanical IC samples
(dummy components), test boards, kits and
SMD production tools and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dummy components?* What is a PCB Practice Kit?
Dummy components are the exact mechanical equivalent of A PCB Practice Kit contains both the PC practice board and the
functional electronic components. necessary dummy components so customers can conduct assem-
bly process evaluation without using high-cost, live components
Why use dummy components? and functional PC boards. Kits are available in a single pack for
Dummies save money. In cases where only mechanical character-
employee hand soldering training or packaged for production
istics are required, dummy components can be used instead of
equipment evaluation. Both X, Y Theta data and Gerber data are
live functioning components. Since there is no expensive die
available without charge.
inside the package, the cost for performing mechanical testing is
significantly lower.
What other products are offered by
Practical Components?
Who is Practical Components?
In addition to dummy components, Practical carries solder train-
Practical Components is a team of dedicated electronic industry
ing aids, tools and related equipment, IPC products and designs
professionals offering value pricing, on-time delivery, and supe-
custom printed circuit boards. Your sales representative can sup-
rior service to our customers. The Practical Components team is
ply technical information and pricing on all our products.
ready to provide project assistance in the areas of technical com-
ponent knowledge, drawings, component land patterns, and PCB
Who uses dummy components?
practice kits.
Companies that are involved with electronic component assem-
bly, testing, evaluation and employee training.
Contact Practical Components
If you have any additional questions concerning Main E-mail ...................................................................................
klaphen@practicalcomponents.com
Practical Components, our products or policies, please Sales ..........................................................................Russell Kido /
rkido@practicalcomponents.com
contact us. Sales / International ........................................ Staci Knight /
sknight@practicalcomponents.com
Practical Components, Inc.
Sales ..................................................................... Lisa Laphen /
llaphen@practicalcomponents.com
10762 Noel Street
Technical Support .............................................................
techsupport@practicalcomponents.com
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 USA Purchasing .............................................Deanne Herman /
dherman@practicalcomponents.com
Tel: 1-714-252-0010
President ........................................................ Kevin Laphen /
klaphen@practicalcomponents.com
Fax: 1-714-252-0026
E-mail:
klaphen@practicalcomponents.com
Web Site:
www.practicalcomponents.com
*Disclaimer: Dummy components are only to be used for evaluation and
testing purposes. Practical Components is not responsible for product
Practical Components is the exclusive distributor of
that is used as a “live” package using live die assembly. Dummy samples
Amkor Technology Mechanical Components.
are not to be used for 1st reliability testing.
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