Oh, RATS!!! I really meant "a lot of assemblers (if not the majority) do NOT have a proper understanding..." Time for me to shut up and do some real work now... >>> Alexis.Meehan@xxxxxxxxx 28/06/2005 12:17:46 p.m. >>> IPC has a forum - Leadfree@xxxxxxx Might be helpful. -----Original Message----- From: icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of ext richard moffat Sent: 27 June, 2005 04:58 PM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: Finish: Matte tin vs ENIG ? Yes, I agree. Take the issue to your assembler. My appologies if my original reply was too cynical, but just be warned that there's a lot of assemblers (if not the majority) have a proper understanding of the LF process. One good paper to look at is http://www.protoexpress.com/content/leadFree.jsp Does anyone know of any user-groups dedicated to LF? Maybe it's time to start one. >>> kmccowan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 28/06/2005 7:13:34 a.m. >>> This is one of those cases that should be brought before your assembler. They have the most to gain by you making a choice that is compatible with their process. If you have not already done so, I recommend you present the problem to them for the ideal solution. Kevin McCowan Sr. PCB Designer TSI Telsys Tom Robinson wrote: > With LeadFree coming, I'm trying to find out what is the best all around > finish requirement to put on my fab drawing. > > My boards have a 50mil pitch BGA. The soic's down to .4mm pitch. > > Matte tin, ENIG ?? I imagine Matte tin would be the cheapest. > > Also, with the extra heat needed in reflow, will FR4 be ok? > > Any help will be appreciated. > > tr :) > > This message and any file transmitted with it may contain confidential > information and is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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