Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 04 16:49:24 EDT 2004 | jim_bob
Regarding Lead Free component finishes, vendors are zeroing in on matte tin plating as the finish of choice. What test are performed, to determine if a finish is "matte" type (vs. non-matte)?
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 15 10:44:42 EST 2005 | jdengler
-If the aperture volume is the same, there will be more solder on the HASL finish joint due to the solder already present on the pad. This difference is not usually enough to cause insufficiant solder volume but will "look different". Sometimes an
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 | 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 | Tue Jun 22 11:14:03 EDT 2004 | Steve Thomas
A very quick survey regarding PCB finishes for a lead-free process. What is the most popular PCB finish for lead-free soldering ? Who drives the selection of the finish, assembler or designer ? Are tin whiskers an issue for anyone ? I'm coming at th
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 15 07:59:07 EST 2005 | mattkehoe
We are looking for some feedback on this situation. Please let us know if you have any ideas. Thanks in advance. I have been doing some studies on defects and such with our PCB's in prep for lead free and I've come to a conclusion about our process.
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 | Sat Jul 03 22:47:35 EDT 2004 | KEN
Steve, the web will not do your needs justice. I would suggest reading everything you can get your hands on. There is much to be learned that has already been published...and even more that has not. There are so many trade-offs with surface finish
Electronics Forum | Sun Jul 04 19:32:16 EDT 2004 | indy
What is the most popular PCB finish for lead-free soldering ? We are using ENIG and trying out Paladium-Silver. Are tin whiskers an issue for anyone ? tin whiskering becomes a big issue if you have any military company as your client. They still p
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 06 00:13:13 EDT 2004 | indy
john, Immerson Silver is probably a good choice. What is your opinion abt Palladium silver. Does presence of Palladium affect the reliability of the pcb surface finish
