Per IPC-T-50 Terms and Definitions
Supported Hole - A hole in a printed board that has its surfaces plated or
otherwise reinforced.
Unsupported Hole - A hole in a printed board that does not contain plating or
other type of conductive reinforcement.
Hope this helps,
Jim
Mark Holmes wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> With respect to IPC-2221 table 9-2, what is meant by a 'supported' or
> 'unsupported' hole?
> Does this mean plated or non-plated? I haven't come across this term before.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark.