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If you go for what ever the gold, keep it thin (8-10 micro inches).  Save your money and headache. 

Joyce Koo
Materials Researcher - Materials Interconnect Lab
Research In Motion Limited
Office: (519) 888-7465 79945
Mobile: (226) 220-4760

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chuck Brummer
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 4:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [TN] PCB finish: ENIG vs. hard gold

Kevin,

Make sure you require a Ni barrier layer between the copper and gold (hard 
of soft)!

Chuck


Charles W. Brummer | 3M Manufacturing Engineer
3M Electronic Solutions Division
3M Canoga Park, 8357 Canoga Ave. | Canoga Park, CA 91304
Office: 818 734 4930
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From:   "Glidden, Kevin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:   08/14/2012 09:15 AM
Subject:        [TN] PCB finish: ENIG vs. hard gold
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Hi everyone,

We have a PCB supplier who is offering "Hard Gold" as an alternate to ENIG 
finish, due to PCB size and processing capabilities.  The application is 
Class 3 (mil/aero).  The circuit is thin FR4 and subject to SMT reflow w/ 
Sn63Pb37 (non RoHS) solder alloy, and moderate flexing in end application.

Can anyone offer info on the differences between the two finishes, and/or 
their suitability?  Is there an IPC spec (or specs) that outline "hard 
gold"?

Thanks,

Kevin Glidden


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