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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Exploring the Future of Surface Finishes
April 25, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Joe McGurran, product marketing director for MKS Atotech, looks into the future of surface finishes, discussing less nickel, reduced thickness, technologies influencing HDI and UHDI, and the benefits of nickel-free surface finishes. He also touches on popular finishes like ENIG and palladium immersion gold and discusses the value proposition of making a change.
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