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On the Line With… Ultra HDI Podcast—Episode 7: “Solder Mask: Beyond the Traces,” Now Available
October 31, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
I-Connect007 is excited to announce the release of the seventh episode of its 12-part podcast series, On the Line With… American Standard Circuits: Ultra HDI. In this episode, “Solder Mask: Beyond the Traces,” host Nolan Johnson sits down with John Johnson, Director of Quality and Advanced Technology at American Standard Circuits, to explore the essential role that solder mask plays in the Ultra HDI (UHDI) manufacturing process.
In this 20-minute discussion, John Johnson explains why solder mask application is one of the most pivotal—and often underestimated—steps influencing UHDI performance and reliability. He shares how fabricators must fine-tune their processes to fully realize UHDI’s potential and achieve lasting success in ultra-fine feature manufacturing.
Listen here now and download the free takeaways from each episode here to keep your UHDI knowledge sharp and actionable.
The episode is also available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
About the On the Line With… Ultra HDI Series
On the Line With… Ultra HDI is a 12-part podcast series from I-Connect007 exploring the processes, materials, and design considerations driving ultra-high-density interconnect technology.
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