The choice of solderable finishes applied to surface mount boards can have a significant effect on the assembly yield, bow and twist, misplacement, open joints and cost of the final circuit. Tin/lead and lead free solder levelled board are in the minority gold, tin, silver and OSP have been growing in popularity but nothing solders like solder!!

• Guide to PCB Surface Finishes & Process Defects  Monday 17th January 14.30 GMT

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