Just to throw another comment in the mix on this, not knowing what
components your using or functionally, but it may be that the specific
component requires the pad for a closed loupe circuit internal to the
component.
As a rule we do not allow missing pads period.  Used or not.

Randy Bock Sr.
Quality Manager
Bryce
GMS Naugatuck
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From: "Werner Engelmaier" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [TN] non functional pad removal


> Hi Bill,
> Removing non-functional lands leads to a higher propensity for resin
> recession and inner-layer separation [post separation] for larger diameter
> holes. Whether or not this will cause any real problems depends on the
> details.
> The barrel integrity is not significantly affected.
>
> Werner Engelmaier
> Engelmaier Associates, L.C.
> Electronic Packaging, Interconnection and Reliability Consulting
> 7 Jasmine Run
> Ormond Beach, FL  32174  USA
> Phone: 904-437-8747, Fax: 904-437-8737
> E-mail: [log in to unmask], Website: www.engelmaier.com
>
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