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Retronix Semiconductor

Scottish company providing semiconductor component recovery, reballing, testing and supply-chain services to electronics manufacturers and fabs.

Company overview

Retronix Semiconductor is a Scottish service provider focused on extending the lifecycle of electronic components. Based in Coatbridge, the company offers services to support a circular economy in electronics and to help clients manage component obsolescence. Its core activities include component reclamation, authenticity testing, and preparation for reuse. Technical services include laser and reflow reballing, robotic hot solder dipping for alloy conversion and retinning, and methods to mitigate tin whiskers and gold embrittlement. To combat counterfeit parts, Retronix provides comprehensive testing and inspection services, such as X-ray inspection, decapsulation, and electrical curve tracing. The company primarily serves high-reliability sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, and medical electronics, helping them to maintain products with long operational lifetimes.

Semiconductor activity

Primary capability: Semiconductor Test. Supply-chain role: Testing, Packaging & Assembly, Component Recovery, Obsolescence Management.

Technologies and capabilities

  • Advanced Packaging
  • Laser Reballing
  • Robotic Hot Solder Dip

Component Reballing; Component Retinning; Alloy Conversion; Authenticity Testing; Obsolescence Management; Component Reclamation

Markets served

  • Defence & Military
  • Avionics & Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Medical
  • Industrial Automation
  • Telecommunications

UK presence

Coatbridge, Scotland. Part of the Scotland cluster.

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