I have seen a lot of talk on Technet recently regarding Cu Ni Sn board 
finishes.  Is this the same thing as what I have heard called "Soldermask 
over Tin/Nickel" or "The Santa Clara Process"?  If so, does anyone have a 
summary of the benefits/problems associated with this process?
   
Thanks,

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>We appreciate your Feedback Mr. Anderson, one more question, what is
>your surface prep (predip) prior to Tin plating.
>Regards / Wolfgang.

Wolfgang;

>From Nickel we have dragout rinses followed by a spray rinse, then
to a 10% sulfuric pre-dip before Tin plate. After copper plate we
also have a light microetch before the Nickel to eliminate the
possibility of peeling at the Cu/Ni interface.

Regards
George
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