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15th June 2009 14:09:00

Click here for the a presentation on the Use of Inkjet Printing Technology for Fabricating Electronic Circuits

27th May 2009 07:42:00

Click here for the a new paper about the advantages of Pallamet 600 vs pure gold on connectors.

26th January 2009 09:57:00
Chestech installs the ASIG process at Beckworth Technical Plating.

The first installation of the ASIG (electroless silver/Immersion gold) process for circuit boards has been successfully installed at Beckworth Technical plating, Alton Hants. UK.

The ASIG process is based upon break through technology that sets new standards for PCB surface finishing. The process relies upon the use of electroless silver (ESM100) which produces an extremely dense silver deposit followed by immersion gold.

The process aids significantly the ability to gold wire bond to circuit boards and achieve extremely high bond strengths, so much so that in customer testing it has been seen that the wire itself breaks before joint failure.

The density of the deposit is very much higher than that of immersion silver, very thin deposits (0.1u - 0.2u) can be applied with no risk of porosity. The use of the ESM 100 together with the Anti-tarnish AT will give a very long solderable shelf life for the silver only process.

With new legislation coming in regarding the use of nickel on circuit boards it is felt that the ASIG process will be an excellent substitute for circuit boards where nickel is deemed a possible hazard.

For more information on this break through technology please contact us now.


21st November 2008 18:12:00
Rohm & Haas with circuitree invite you to a FREE webinar.

Free Webinar on Pattern Plate Copper Via Fill Process for Packaging and HDI With Through-Hole Plating

This Webinar describes a new pattern-plate, direct current copper electroplating process designed for HDI and packaging substrate applications. with through-hole plating. Microvia filling performance, through hole throwing power, surface distribution, trace / pad profile and product reliability will be presented.
You will learn:
  • How evolving PCB substrate designs are pushing the limits of metallization processes and in particular, copper electroplating
  • The key process variables affecting microvia filling performance and plated through hole-throwing power
  • How to tune the via fill operating parameters for specific end user requirements
  • The process capability of a new DC via fill process for HDI and package substrate fabrication
When: December 9th at 9 am PT | 12 pm ET
Where: Online
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: FREE
Register: http://webinars.circuitree.com



2nd October 2008 10:51:00
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials PFT Europe has introduced three environmentally friendly Electroless Nickel processes:.

  • Niposit PM 988

  • heralds the dawn of a new era in metallization for Plating-on-Plastics applications. The Niposit PM 988 process is designed to autocatalytically deposit Nickel-Phosphorus (4 - 7% P) alloys from a nonammoniacal alkaline solution. Key characteristics: Free from Ammonia, contains no Lead or Cadmium, free from Chloride, low operating temperature (30°C).

  • Duraposit MF-0820

  • is a Lead-free, Cadmium-free mildly acidic Electroless Nickel/ Phosphorus process, specifically formulated to produce bright and corrosion resistant deposits with a Phosphorus content of 7 - 10% P depending on bath parameters. Key characteristics: Lead and Cadmium free deposits, bright deposits, extremely long bath life (10 mto), stable deposition rate (up to 30 micron/hour).

  • Duraposit MF-1110

  • is an autocatalytic Electroless Nickel process, free of Lead and Cadmium. Depending on plating parameters, the bright to semi-bright deposits contain between 10.5 - 13.5% Phosphorus and thus have excellent corrosion resistance. Key characteristics: No Lead or Cadmium, deposits have low internal stress compared with traditional high Phosphorus processes (10 micron/hour).

    Visit our PFT Home Page or contact us for more details of these products.



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