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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Immersion silver

From: Matthew Smith <matt@...>
Date: 2008-03-29

Quoth Dylan Smith at 2008-03-29 21:37...
> Incidentally, I'm just about to (once I've thoroughly checked the PCB
> layout for correctness!) send off a 4 layer PCB to PCB Train. How does
> immersion silver hold up on edge connectors? I think it's the only plating
> they offer for 4 layer boards.

Dylan (and others interested in immersion silver) - have a look at this:

<http://www.pcbfast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/surface_finish.pdf>

Gives the pros and cons of the varying finishes that this board house
offers - including immersion silver. (And no, it's no good for edge
connectors.)

Cheers

M


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