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Robert Kondner <[log in to unmask]>
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Starting thinner and plating up means more copper in the vias. In general
that sounds good to me but watch out for via plugging. Through holes that
were tight to begin with could end up too small unless the holes are drilled
a little bigger. 

Bob K.

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nagaraj Shanmugam
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 9:18 AM
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Subject: [TN] Starting copper foil thickness on External layers

Hi All,

We have pcb fab notes calling as - "starting copper weight can be 0.5oz  as
long as the finish copper weight is 1 oz" (or 2oz on high power designs)
Now, few fabricators started to ask for deviation to use 3/8oz for starting
copper instead 0.5oz and will make finished copper thickness required in
plating.

What are the pros and cons of having smaller copper foil thickness  as
starting copper weight?
I am concerned about the planarity of the surface due to longer plating time
on 3/8oz.

Appreciate any information on this.
Thanks,
Nagaraj.

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