When specifying "Tented Vias" in a design is it proper or desired to add a note to the Fabrication drawing that states that there are "Tented Vias" utilized in the design. I realize that it should be without question if there is no pad on the soldermask A/W then the intent is to utilize "Tented Vias". This to me seems to be asking for questions in the upfront PCB engineering check if the majority of a companies designs do not employ "Tented Vias". I also realize that IPC-A-600 deals with this but how do I stop confusion or am I just being to careful. Any and all responses welcome this is becoming an issue here Steve Collins PCB Design Supervisor Antec International [log in to unmask] *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To subscribe/unsubscribe send a message <to: [log in to unmask]> * * with <subject: subscribe/unsubscribe> and no text in the body. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************