Brian,
        In short, yes.

Michael Hiteshew
Lockheed Martin NE&SS-Baltimore
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> ----------
> From:         Brian Gaynor[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Subject:      [TN] IPC-2221
>
> Hi Technet,
> Re: IPC-2221 Section 6.3 Electrical Clearances
> Safety engineer  tells me  that solder resist is not considered an
> insulator, do
> you know if the term 'permanent polymer coating' means the same as a
> typical
> solder resist? If so, could I use Category B4 for electrical clearances if
> my
> board is coarted with solder resist?
> Regards,
> Brian Gaynor
>

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