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Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:43:24 -0800
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Ryan,

It really depends on the size and depth of the via, the via to pad diameter ratio....

Q: has anyone been successful with a via in pad that is not plugged?..
A: YES, both through and blind vias

Q: If so, was it double sided?
A: YES if you mean a double sided PCB, and YES if you mean it was a through via..

Q: ...was one side connected to a BGA ball?
A: YES

Paul

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ryan Grant
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:55 PM
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Subject: [TN] Open via in pad - any success?

Hi All,

I just got told by a design engineer that LaserJet printers are built
using via in pad where the via is NOT plugged.  He claims the via is
filled with solder first, then goes through the normal SMT process.

He intends to use this to connect a BGA ball on one side of the board to
a cap on the other side using an mechanically drill via that is not
plugged.

Before I call BS on this, and tell him "do not pass go until that via is
plugged, flattened and plated over", has anyone been successful with a
via in pad that is not plugged?
If so, was it double sided?
And, was one side connected to a BGA ball?

Thanks,
Ryan

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