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July 25, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Don't miss the latest episode of "On the Line With... Designing for Reality," where we walk through the PCB manufacturing process. At this stage, we have a panel made up of all the internal layers laminated together, through-holes drilled, and the outer layer copper features covered with a protective layer of tin. Join us as ASC Sunstone’s VP Matt Stevenson guides us through the process sequence for outer layer strip, etch, and strip.
This series offers specific insights that can impact circuit board manufacturing, providing tips and tricks for optimizing design, fabrication, yields, and cost.
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