...Martyn Gaudion Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss nickel gold plating of PCB traces and its adverse effects on signal integrity, and to explore the other key drivers in optimising yields and controlling PCB processes that impinge on signal integrity. Design/methodology/approach...

...George Milad Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a better understanding of nickel corrosion, also known as “black pad” during gold deposition of EN1G. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents an accumulation of personal experience and observations of the problem over...

...Shigeo Hashimoto; Masayuki Kiso; Yukinori Oda; Horoshi Otake; George Milad; Don Gudaczauskas Purpose To report on research on the alternative surface finish “direct gold on copper”, including reaction mechanism, methods of deposition and end uses. Design/methodology/approach Examines...