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Ian Hanna <[log in to unmask]>
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careful etching enhances the post-polish view -- but you need careful 
control -- sloppy etching can 'enhance' the effects of smear residue -- 
but a well controlled etch is preferable to the raw polished sample as 
this can contribute many more artifacts -- the photos in the report are 
embarrasinly similar to sections i have prepared myself in previous lives, 
and i would not question their veracity --  the quality of the polish and 
etch looks very good -- ian



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Date:
26/08/2011 11:46 AM
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Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?
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Hi Victor,

I actually tried twice to reply to you, but the message didn't post. 
(Maybe because I sent HTML format instead of plain text?) I'll try again.

The sample was etched. I asked our lab about their etch process, and here 
is their reply.

"We use ammonia hydroxide 10 parts to 1 part hydrogen peroxide. It is only 
applied for 3 seconds and washed off and dried."

I am sorry, but I no longer have this sample. The lab report has good old 
fashioned Polaroid photographs. I rescanned the originals to IPC 
groupsite. They are the same photos, but perhaps they will be a little 
clearer.

http://ipc-technet.groupsite.com/uploads/files/x/000/06a/2ef/SmearVert.jpg?1314122607


http://ipc-technet.groupsite.com/uploads/files/x/000/06a/2ed/SmearHoriz.jpg?1314122565


Best regards,
Raye Rivera
 
 
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Subject: RE: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?

Raye,

   I saw the additional photos you posted.   Again, I ask if the sample 
were chemically etched.   When searching for IP sep or drill smear I don't 
etch the sample so as not to jeopardized the interface.   Once the sample 
has been etched the area of interest is exemplified by the chemistry. Even 
Ray Charles can see the anomaly.

Victor,

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rivera, Raye
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 11:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?

Hi Victor,

I agree the root cause is probably a drilling issue. Re-reading my earlier 
post, I see I used the term "insufficient desmear" rather casually. What I 
meant to say was that the desmear process did not remove all the resin the 
drill left behind. I cannot tell from the photos whether this was caused 
by excessive smearing due to a dull drill or some deficiency of the actual 
desmear process.


Best regards,
Raye Rivera
 
 
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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Victor Hernandez
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 5:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?

Raye,

   I finally got to see the 2 photos that you shared.   I would like more 
clues as to which this is a desmear process anomaly.   At first glance I 
see what appears to be rough drilling.

Victor,          Cell:           512.736.6817

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rivera, Raye
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 2:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?

Hi Victor,



Certainly! I uploaded a copy of the lab report to groupsite. Here is the 
link.



http://ipc-technet.groupsite.com/uploads/files/x/000/069/daa/SmearRept.pdf?1313782786




Best regards,

Raye Rivera





-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Victor Hernandez
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 10:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?



Can you so kindly share the above stated desmear artifact on a cross 
section.   A picture is worth 1000 words.



Victor,



-----Original Message-----

From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rivera, Raye

Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 11:29 AM

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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?



Hi Bob,



We have seen insufficient desmear here and it does create an unreliable 
connection. A properly prepared microsection will show the defect clearly, 
which is how we (or rather, the lab we contract) caught it.



I suppose it is possible that some shop might entirely skip desmear to 
save money, but any shop with that attitude would not last long. It is a 
key part of the process and skipping it would absolutely result in 
defective and rejectable boards.



Best regards,

Raye Rivera





-----Original Message-----

From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Kondner

Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 6:59 AM

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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?



Would NO DESMEAR  result in connection of barrels to planes (perhaps 
un-reliable connections)  or would many internal connections be open?



Is it the case that some low cost shops would NOT DESMEAR to reduce costs 
and get away with it?



Thanks,

Bob K.



-----Original Message-----

From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pete

Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 9:37 AM

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Subject: Re: [TN] Is Desmear or Etchback Optional?



It's not actually "kissing away 2 mils"



When you start adding up tolerances for drill hole size, location, layer 
registration, process allowance.... you can easily come up with 2 mils 
difference from one shop to another.  10 mils hole to copper shouldn't be 
difficult at all for a good fab shop.













Not that it's really possible, but any shop so particular with their 
drilling that they wouldn't require some sort of desmear would be 
particular enough to desmear anyway.



Pete



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