Could anyone explain why the two layer of Nickel strike and Pd/Ni strike are needed? Also, will the Palladium dissolved in the solder joint posts reliability problem? Regards, KenF, Jul 5,00 ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: Re: [TN] Palladium query Author: "TechNet E-Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Date: 6/30/00 10:11 AM