Hi Werner,
We know the parts are not in spec.It was obvious when they first arrived
they were not ENIG just by the gold colour plus the plating bars to the
outside world. I know how to check for the gold embrittlement - it is the
nickel I am trying to get a handle on. Regards Steve Kelly>
What you received is NOT ENIG. This has been a not uncommon problem with
> parts from China--they use an electrolytic Au-flash—I have seen
> Au-embrittlement
> as a consequence.
>
> Werner
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