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Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Plated through holes

2005-05-26 by uhmgawa

Adam Seychell wrote:
> If you read the specs on the "EECO-Green\ufffd Silver-Through-Hole" datasheet
> they state max resistance is 0.1 ohm/hole and is fixed to 0.5mm
> diameter. This process is obviously only suitable for a 100% SMD design
>   carrying signals < 1A.

For a single via per trace.  Multiple vias/trace for
higher current capacity is possible though admittedly
this is somewhat of a brute force approach.

> There is nothing wrong with wet chemistry if handled properly. I've been
> plating holes at home and nothing compares to real copper inside the holes.

I would agree it is preferable.  However from the little
I've researched it appears the required consumables are
somewhat difficult to obtain.  Would you care to share
your procedure?

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