Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 06 17:21:24 EDT 2013 | rodcr
Why do PCB traces need a surface finish? On microstrip (top/bottom) the solder mask does not help
Electronics Forum | Sun Sep 08 15:07:42 EDT 2013 | davef
PCB designers specify the application of solder mask [eg, varnish, solder stop mask, solder resist, etc] to fabricators to reduce the potential of bridging between two conductive traces during assembly soldering processes [eg, wave, reflow and hand s
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 24 16:51:25 EDT 2020 | kumarb
Hi. Taking this from a total different angle - why not use ENIG to avoid this issue but find more competitive suppliers? We source from offshore all the time and finding that due to this dreaded virus - the market pricing is soft. Many are willing to
Electronics Forum | Fri May 11 10:30:26 EDT 2001 | rkevin
I am looking for info. (pro and con) and/or 1st hand knowledge processing PCB's with Immersion Tin finish through SMT and Wave. Do profiles need to be different? Solderpaste considerations? Anything else? In the past I have experienced selective non
Electronics Forum | Mon May 14 09:24:36 EDT 2001 | rkevin
Can anyone shed some light on this for me ? Subject: Soldering to Immersion Tin surface finish I am looking for info. (pro and con) and/or 1st hand knowledge processing PCB's with Immersion Tin finish through SMT and Wave. Do profiles need to be di
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 12 13:09:46 EST 2005 | Kris
do you intend to use Immersion tin as a PCB surface finish ? Then Whisker concern is as below if you do not past your test pads, the pads will be stressed when probed on a ICT or a flying probe tester. This is a POTENTIAL for whiskers There is a lo
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 12 20:32:44 EDT 2004 | usdigital
Indy, We use Palladium silver surface finish parts for silver epoxy attached parts only. It is our understanding that this finish is not for solder, but only silver epoxy attach. I expect that is you problem. Dave
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 12 21:36:04 EDT 2020 | SMTA-Josh
Has anyone had an issue with changing from a HASL surface finish to a LF HASL finish if it is still being used in a leaded process? Also we are having issues with the planarity on the fiducials with the HASL finish. Are there any suggestions or ch
Electronics Forum | Sun Jul 04 19:49:05 EDT 2004 | indy
Hello Everyone, We are having some problem with Palladium-Silver surface finish. We have ceramic components with the above surface finish. When we try to assemble these on Sn/Pb solder, we are observing open joints. If we reflow the compt for more t
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 09 21:54:01 EDT 2013 | mandysmile
Hi, rod, The exposed copper area you could do with ENIG. It is with good solderability.
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