John & Tom,
For our Thick Film process as well as the bumps created by printing layer
upon layer we also use staggered vias because of vibration. Printing thru
vias creates pillars of metal through the substrate. With excessive
vibration these can break and open circuit those connections.
Dave Coaker
Circuit Design Engineer
EEV Ltd - GEC Electro Optics
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