Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 13 20:54:23 EST 2001 | davef
There is neither �nominal thickness� nor �is there a set maximum� for via masking. We use some of our vias as test pads. So, as you�d expect, we get rabid when we get mask bleed onto these pads. IPC-6012 - Qualification & Performance For Rigid Pri
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 11 14:48:44 EST 2010 | davef
SR1000 is commonly used for tenting. Search the fine SMTnet Archives on : tenting Someone gave us this note. We have lost their name. It seems to be good advice. If Liquid Photo Image (LPI) solder mask is required, do not tent via holes. Tenting
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 18 09:04:29 EST 2002 | russ
Dave, You stated that an unfilled via is of greater strength than a filled or partially filled via. I posted to another thread recently and I stated that a filled via was of greater strength than an unfilled. I was tought (incorrectly?) that a fill
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 17 16:27:02 EST 2002 | davef
I�m not clear on the problem. What I get: * Your fabricator did not deliver the product that you asked for in your purchase order. * Pad. Land. A portion of a conductive pattern used as a termination area. Metal surrounding a hole on a printed ci
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 17 11:01:24 EST 2002 | Tim Marc
Hello all, One of our PCB manufacturers coated a through hole connecters vias with solder mask. The only IPC references that comes close to describing this problem is 2.9.2 Registration to holes, and subsequent specification 6.3.1 PTH � Vertical fil
Electronics Forum | Tue Dec 17 17:47:49 EST 2002 | Tim Marc
Dave, I�m talking about the 75% vertical fill of solder IPC 6.3 criteria (B), and 6.3.1 Fig 6-5. I also referred to the annular ring of the Plated-Through-Hole, being coated with solder mask. Semantics, yes I did refer to the Plated-Through-Hole (Sup
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 18 10:10:07 EST 2002 | davef
No, sorry not on "Dave's Bookshelf". My basis is a study done at IBM. I reference it here: http://www.smtnet.com//forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=4941&#Message19050 Responding differently, you're correct. If you have a
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 15 16:03:45 EDT 2002 | davef
Abelardo, In your response on this thread you mention "pink lady". Please help us understand "pink lady" better. Is that a temporary solder mask?
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 16 11:51:03 EDT 2002 | Brian W.
Pink Lady refers to solder stop, or temporary solder mask. There are a couple of types. Peelable, which you must peel off after processing, before wash, and of course before you ship. There is also a water soluble version, which dissolves in the w
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 09 11:56:01 EDT 2005 | Rob
We sometimes use a peelable mask the the PCB manufacturer (board house) adds as part of their process. It may seem an expensive option but avoids: Raising P/o's for tape/peelable mask as consumables booking & inspection Booking out to the shop floo
