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Are You Ensuring PCB Durability? Dive into Solder Mask and Legend on 'On the Line With…’ Podcast
August 12, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Don't miss the latest episode of "On the Line With… ASC Sunstone: Designing for Reality," featuring ASC Sunstone’s Matt Stevenson as we delve deeper into the PCB manufacturing process. With a functioning PCB in hand, there’s still essential work to protect it from environmental effects and document the circuit components. This episode focuses on the crucial steps of applying solder mask and silkscreen.
This series is a trove of valuable insights for anyone involved in circuit boards manufacturing with expert tips and tricks for optimizing design, improving fabrication, boosting yields, and cutting costs.
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