In printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, it’s important to pick the right surface finish. Immersion silver is a popular PCB choice for manufacturers seeking a balance between quality and affordability. This blog explores how immersion silver offers similar...
In industries like aerospace, defense, and electronics, precision and quality are vital. Printed wiring boards (PWBs) form the backbone of many critical systems, and their surface finish plating plays a key role in ensuring reliability, performance, and durability....
The ever-evolving electronics industry relies on manufacturing standards to ensure the reliability and quality of electronic components. One such standard that has become critical in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) is IPC 4552. This standard...
Today, in the electronics industry, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly plating options are needed. Immersion tin, a lead-free and RoHS-compliant surface finish, has become one solution that has gained a lot of traction. Immersion tin applications...
For the electronics manufacturing world, choosing the right plating finish is critical to product reliability and performance. ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold) plating is one of the many options available, and it is a proven and versatile solution. At Superior...
California-based DTO Industries LLC, is proud to announce that seasoned Manufacturing executive Mark Davidson has been installed as the company’s new COO, reporting to DTO Industries’ President, TJ Grandcolas. Mark will be responsible for maximizing the operational...
When selecting the correct surface finish for your printed circuit boards (PCBs), consider functionality, reliability, and application-specific requirements. Electroless Nickel / Immersion Gold (ENIG) and Electroless Nickel Electroless Palladium Immersion...
Wire bonding is an imperative electronics manufacturing process; soft gold or ENEPIG plating is often used. This piece will explore the connection between soft gold plating and wire bonding and highlight why it's preferred. Introduction In the intricate world of...
Not all options are created equally regarding gold plating. The electronics industry relies heavily upon gold plating services, and different applications require specific characteristics. In this blog post, we will highlight the differences between hard gold and soft...
Demystifying Common Plating Options: Benefits and Choosing the Right Finish There are several options available for plating services for the electronics industry, including the following: Electroplating: An electric current deposits a metal coating onto a conductive...