Listen Up: Popular Podcast Series Returns With Discussion of Electroless Copper
May 16, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
In the latest episode of the podcast series, On the Line With: Designing for Reality, Nolan Johnson returns to Sunstone Circuits in Mulino, OR, to continue down the manufacturing process with Matt Stevenson.
Now it's time to start getting into the chemistry! In episode 6, Matt Stevenson describes the first key step in turning design data into physical reality—preparing the circuit board substrate material for fabrication. It's not as straightforward as you might think.
This series is all about the specifics that can affect your circuit board during the manufacturing process and includes tips and tricks for optimizing design, fabrication, yields, and cost.
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