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Hello Technetters,

We are having a discussion about the merits of both ENIG and LFHASL.  In 2006 when we switch to a RoHS compliant process we evaluated many board finishes and decided, for our volumes, that although ENIG was more expensive it was more robust.  LFHASL wasn't ready for prime time, Immersion Silver was great but required careful storage and handling, OSP was not something that fit our process.

Now that LFHASL appears to be more main stream we are reconsidering it.  ENIG is not always done in-house at some of our fab shops, so that adds time and money to the delivery.  These shops now have LFHASL in-house, so there is a potential for some savings here.  We have been given stories of storage issues with LFHASL and other concerns too.

As I recall, the industry recommended method of storage of bare circuit boards is in a sealed bag with desiccant, regardless of board finish.  Leaving bare boards unwrapped and in an open bin is just plain bad practice especially if near the ocean.

Several of us here think LFHASL is now right for our processes.

Please advise if we are off base.

Phil Nutting
Design for Manufacturing Engineer
Kaiser Systems, Inc.
126 Sohier Road
Beverly, MA 01915
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