Via Tenting, Filling and Via-in-Pad: What to Request
Distinguish a covered via from a filled and capped via, and prepare the right fabrication questions for exposed pads and dense PCB layouts.
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Distinguish a covered via from a filled and capped via, and prepare the right fabrication questions for exposed pads and dense PCB layouts.
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Compare V-cut and tab-routed PCB panels by board shape, component clearance, separation needs and assembly handling before choosing a layout.
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Prepare clear PCB slot and cutout data with finished dimensions, plating notes and aligned mechanical files to avoid fabrication questions.
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Understand plated and non-plated PCB holes, document finished sizes, and prevent mounting or connector holes from being misinterpreted.
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Diagnose an incorrect PCB size in a Gerber preview. Check units, stray outline geometry, panel dimensions and the final export before ordering.
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Use clear release packages and change notes to keep quotations, assembly files and test results tied to the same board revision.
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Check part identity, pin numbers, land patterns and mechanical access before committing a board to fabrication.
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Build a useful current-path specification instead of choosing copper weight from a single rule of thumb.
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Compare the practical questions behind surface-finish selection, from pad flatness to contact requirements and purchasing notes.
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