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Subject: Re: cards with fingers

From: "Steve" <alienrelics@...>
Date: 2006-06-16

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:59:25 +0200, Andrew <andrewm1973@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > Either way the solder version is probably
> > not reliable enough for an arcade or any
> > other comercial installation. Maybe good
> > enough for a home made S100 bus - but if
> > a better quality tin plate works then that
> > is easier than solder.
>
>
> You may also try rub-on silver. Either cool-amp or a cheaper homemade
> recepie.
> It will oxidize but silver oxide should be conductive, right?

Yes, to both. However, I'm thinking there are reasons it isn't used on
edge connectors, which all seem to be either true tin plated, or gold
plated. While silver oxide is a conductor, I seem to recall that it is
not a very good one.

Steve Greenfield