Via Protection Design Guidelines 1.1
Author: NCAB Group
This document delves into via protection strategies in PCB production and recommends IPC-4761 Types V, VI, and VII to ensure long-term reliability. It provides advice against outdated tenting and plugging techniques, which can lead to issues like corrosion and via blow-out. Included are practical design recommendations, optimal hole size guidelines, and a clear emphasis on fully filled vias to enhance performance and durability.