What is LPI Solder Mask?

Aug 27, 2020|Product Innovations and Design, Technological Advancements and Materials

Table of Contents1 What is LPI Solder Mask?2 What Does LPI Stand For?3 How is LPI Solder Mask Applied?3.1 1. Clean PCB3.2 2. Apply LPI3.3 3. Tack Dry3.4 4. Add Protective Film 3.5 5. Cure LPI3.6 6. Remove Excess Ink4 Solder Mask Colors4.1 Green4.2 White4.3 Black4.4 Red4.5 Yellow4.6 Blue 5 How Is Solder Mask Defined in Gerber (CAD) Data?6 Solder Mask and...

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Halogen Free PCBs

Aug 20, 2020|Product Innovations and Design, Technological Advancements and Materials

Table of Contents1 Halogen Free PCBs: A Brief Introduction2 What is a Halogen Free PCB?2.1 Halogens in PCBs2.2 What Levels are Considered Halogen Free?2.3 Halogen Free Board Design 3 What is Halogen?4 Why Were Halogen Free PCBs Created?5 Benefits of Using Halogen Free PCBs Halogen Free PCBs: A Brief Introduction If you heard the term “halogen free PCB” and want to learn more,...

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What is a Gerber Viewer?

Aug 19, 2020|Product Innovations and Design

A Gerber viewer is any software program that allows you to look at a Gerber file’s contents. Some of these programs require installation, while others are online and do not need installing or downloading. With online Gerber viewers, all you have to do is upload your files to be able to view them.  Table of Contents1 What is a Gerber File?2...

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