The Compensation Problem and Solution Using Design of Experiments for Dense Multilayer Printed Circuit Boards

Imagine being able to accurately predict the correct artwork compensations prior to taking on a large quick turn order regardless of the board design, materials, or process. Such predictive power is possible and can be achieved without a lot of cost and complexity. This paper shows how small sets of designed experiments can be used to create a cImagine being able to accurately predict the correct artwork compensations prior to taking on a large quick turn order regardless of the board design, materials, or process. Such predictive power is possible and can be achieved without a lot of cost and complexity. This paper shows how small sets of designed experiments can be used to create a compensation model. Before a discussion of the design of experiments (DOEs), we will examine key processes and material variables that affect movement as demonstrated on real board design layout in a real production process. Only the few most relevant variables need to be included in the experimental design. A solution is presented that uses small experiments that provide the required information for constructing a general compensation model.mpensation model. Before a discussion of the design of experiments (DOEs), we will examine key processes and material variables that affect movement as demonstrated on real board design layout in a real production process. Only the few most relevant variables need to be included in the experimental design. A solution is presented that uses small experiments that provide the required information for constructing a general compensation model....