Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 15 06:27:50 EDT 2010 | xps
Hi after an enviromental test 85C/85RH, for 3 months (powered), of an electronic assembly with edge finger tabs ENIG finished (nickel 5micron, gold 0.02micron), the nickel disappears completely under the gold (due to corrosion, I think). Does anyone
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 04 22:09:57 EST 2016 | a290668789
It's amazing. I rarely saw that ENIG finish could be corroded. It should be the Nickel corroded issue and then affected the solderability. Not clear how to clear this, if you get the answer, let me know. good luck
Industry News | 2018-10-18 10:16:53.0
Solder Tinned Pads vs Gold Plated Pads - The Importance of Selecting the Proper Surface Finish
Industry News | 2012-01-03 10:40:18.0
Technic has announced the release of Technic EN AT5600, an electroless nickel developed specifically to eliminate black pad and to improve soldering on ENIG coated PCBs. Technic EN AT 5600 is the first electroless nickel that provides lateral growth on copper, yielding a flatter surface with less pronounced grain boundaries instead of the typical nodular, "cauliflower-like" structure from older formulas.
Technical Library | 2023-01-10 20:08:36.0
Nickel corrosion in ENIG and ENEPIG is occasionally reported; when encountered at assembly it manifests as soldering failures in ENIG and wire bond lifts in ENEPIG. Although not common, it can be highly disruptive, resulting in missed deliver schedules, supply chain disruption, failure analysis investigations, and liability - all very costly.
Technical Library | 2023-01-10 20:03:37.0
Since the IPC-4552 rev A for ENIG was introduced there have been many requests for clarification of acceptable and unacceptable levels of nickel corrosion. This paper attempts to further clarify the effects of nickel corrosion on solder wetting balance test results and the resultant intermetallic formed. The study will attempt to produce level 1, level 2, and level 3 corrosion as denoted by IPC-4552 rev A and tabulate wetting balance results and congruity of intermetallic formed.
Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments SMTnet Express August 9, 2012, Subscribers: 25369, Members: Companies: 8949, Users: 33450 Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments
Imagineering, Inc. | https://www.pcbnet.com/blog/how-pcbs-are-made/
. Common types of surface finishes are: HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling): A cost-effective finish that enhances solderability and protects copper. ENIG
