PCB Surface Finishes Comparison: HASL LF, OSP, & ENIG
A PCB surface finish is a coating between a component and a bare board PCB. It is applied for two basic reasons: to ensure solderability, and to protect exposed copper circuitry. As there are many types of surface finishes, selecting the right one is no easy task, especially as surface mounts have become more complex and regulations such as RoHS and WEEE have changed industry standards. Criteria Consider the following: Lead vs. Lead free* Component Type* Cost * Reworkability Productivity Environment HASL and lead-free HASL For decades HASL was one of the most popular surface finish choices. Yet, in recent years, manufacturers have realized its limitations. While a surface finish may be low cost and robust, fundamental changes in the PCB industry—namely, the rise complex surface mount technology—have exposed its shortcomings. HASL leaves uneven surfaces and is not suitable for fine pitch components. Although it does come in lead-free, there are other lead-free options which will ...
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