WATCH: What does soldering look like under a microscope?

You’ve never seen soldering this close up. Electronics YouTuber Robert Feranec has used a Keyence VHX-7000N microscope capable of 6,000x magnification to capture this footage of multiple soldering types, including Ball Grid Arrays (BGA), Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP), and yes, hand soldering. Feranec even showcases what soldering errors look like up close to illustrate how common mistakes can derail a project. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this footage of metal bonding from an extreme perspective.

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Derek Wiley

Derek Wiley is the content producer for Sound & Contractor and TWICE. Chiefly having a production background, Derek is quickly becoming a Pro AV enthusiast. When not writing, he enjoys all things gaming, music, and live events.