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Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold on PCBs

Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold on PCBs

Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) is a popular surface finish used in printed circuit boards (PCBs) for its excellent protection, flatness, ...

Fab Insights: HASL vs ENIG

Fab Insights: HASL vs ENIG

When comparing HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling) and ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold) surface finishes for PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemb...

The Difference Between Immersion Gold(ENIG) and Gold Plating in PCBs

The Difference Between Immersion Gold(ENIG) and Gold Plating in PCBs

The difference between Immersion Gold (ENIG) and Gold Plating in PCBs lies in their application methods, material composition, and their respective...

Avoiding Fractured Traces in Flexible Circuit Boards

Avoiding Fractured Traces in Flexible Circuit Boards

Although some customers believe otherwise, PCB Trace suggests that flex circuits are not indestructible. As with any product containing a metal par...

Which Surface Finish is Right for Your PCBs When Lead-Free Requirement Weighs?

Which Surface Finish is Right for Your PCBs When Lead-Free Requirement Weighs?

Lead-free PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) were first called for just for the compliance of ROHS (Restriction Of Hazardous Substances) by EU (Europe ...