Hi, 

you could have such information on the site of the magazine SMT Mag...

http://smt.pennnet.com/home.cfm

I don't remember wich month but they had un article on that...They suggest
to use a matte surface because the solder have less friction on the board so
it's does make less solder ball.

Maybe in the web site circuit Tree you could find something good on the
subject.

Bye

Yannick Brisson
M2S Electronique



> -----Message d'origine-----
> De:   Rick Thompson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Date: Monday, December 02, 2002 1:13 PM
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> Objet:        [TN] Soldermask Finishes - Pro / Con?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Can anyone point me at information regarding the pros & cons of various
> soldermask finishes, i.e. Gloss, Semi-matte, Matte?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rick Thompson
> 
> Sr. SMT Process Engineer
> SMTEK International, Inc.
> +1 (805) 532-2800
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