Good question,. Is it Active/Dummy pad for PCB or for BGA component? In the case of BGA, the Active pad would have electrical connections, the Dummy pad would be for mechanical attachment and thermal enhancement. C.B. Katzko, CTO Meadville Group e-mail [log in to unmask] tel +86 21 5774 6907 fax +86 21 5774 0635 mobile +86 13817362590 JiaXing LIU <[log in to unmask]> 发件人: TGAsia <[log in to unmask]> 2007-05-15 16:25 请答复 给 Asia Committe Task Group Forum <[log in to unmask]>; 请答复 给 JiaXing LIU <[log in to unmask]> 收件人 [log in to unmask] 抄送 主题 Re: [TGA] active pad and dummy pad Su Active pad and dummy pad used in PCB processs or any other process? Best reagrds Jason Liu Asia Pacific Strategic Sourcing SDE TRW Systems Consulting Services(Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 5F, 62 Building, 421 Hongcao Road, Shanghai 200233, P.R.China Tel:+86 21 6120 1166 or 6120 2266 Dir Tel:+86 21 6121 1811 Fax:+86 21 6120 7058 Mobile:+86 138 1895 6432 Email:[log in to unmask] >>> Su Shibo <[log in to unmask]> 2007-5-15 15:49:45 >>> Hi All, Who knows those two items "Active pad" and "Dummy pad" in Chinese? Many thanks, Regards, This message has been scanned. (210.245.235.14)