Dan - Merix does not utilize photo or laser processing in their
fabrication of blind vias.  They use plasma.  If you would like
information on laser ablation, plasma ablation or competitive info on
photo-defined vias, contact me off line.
Regards,

Kevin Thomas
MicroVia Materials
Program Manager
AlliedSignal Laminate Systems
ph:  608.791.2288
fax:  608.784.7753
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>>>From: [log in to unmask]
>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>Subject: Blind vias
>>>Date: Friday, December 20, 1996 5:58AM
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>     A little while back someone from Merix responded to a
>>>     question regarding blind vias. Apparently Merix is using
>>>     photo defined via and laser processing in the fabrication of
>>>     blind vias. I would like them to contact me to discuss these
>>>     processes further. I can be reached at the following
>>>     addresses;
>>>
>>>     Dan Hickey
>>>     Senior Buyer
>>>     Vicor Corporation
>>>     23 Frontage Rd.
>>>     Andover, MA. 01810
>>>     Tel: 508-749-3559
>>>     Fax: 509-749-3565
>>>     [log in to unmask]
>>>
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