Hi Jonathan
There is a nice book which contains exactly what you are asking for. It
is called "Design guidelines for surface mount and fine-pitch
technology" by Vern Solberg.

Jonathan A Noquil wrote:
>
> Hello technetters,
>
> Anyone out there knows about where can i find a pcb design specs for SMT?
> For example what is the minimum  or maximum solder thickness on pads.
> I just wondering if the chips directly attached on board can result in cracking
> due to the solder
>
> Appreciate you help
>
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