John,
Most of the board shops we use provide IAg boards for us (e.g., Viasystems,
ACI/Honeywell, SSk, LGE, Multek, Sanmina/Hadco, Boardtek, Polycircuits, and
others).  We do not pay a cost premium over standard SnPb HASL.


Regards,
George
George M. Wenger, DMTS, (609)-639-2769 fax(2343), [log in to unmask]
F S Corp.
Box 900                           Route 569 Carter Road
Princeton NJ 08542-0900   Hopewell, NJ 08525

-----Original Message-----
From: John Fischbach [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 7:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Silver finish



Sorry I cannot help with this question but i am looking for more information
on silver finish.

What board house is doing silver finish for you and what is the price
difference from standard Tin/lead HASL.

Any information would be great!!

Thanks,
John



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Hello Everyone,

I'm needing information on PCB's with silver finish. We are using HASL but
having problems with our proto fab shop. They have a very hard time keeping
the HASL somewhat smooth on the fine pitch parts. They sent us a board with
silver finish and we ran it using our same process. Appeared to make a
pretty good solder connection, just not as much solder on the pads now
without the extra solder from the HASL. Are there special requirements on
which paste I should use.. Will I have to use a thicker stencil... What is
the shelf life before it tarnishes and can you solder if it is tarnished.
The information will be appreciated....

Thanks,
Danny
CSI