Conventional PCB Process Flow

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Inner Layer AOI
Inner Layer AOI
Multilayer Lamination
Multilayer Lamination
Copper Plating System
Copper Plating System
Soldermask Coating
Soldermask Coating
Surface Finishing System
Surface Finishing System
Final Inspection
Final Inspection
Print + Etch
Inner Layers
Internal layer circuit patterns are formed by UV lithography and etching.
AOI The quality of etched patterns is verified by Automated Optical Inspection.
Multilayer
Lamination
A multilayer board is formed by laminating etched inner layers, prepreg and copper foil.
Via Hole
Formation
Via holes to electrically connect various layers are formed by drilling and copper plating.
Primary
Image
A negative pattern conductor image(plating mask) is formed by UV lithography.
Pattern
Plating
The external conductor pattern is plated with copper and tin to form a positive image.
Pattern
Etch
The external conductor pattern is formed by stripping the mask and etching the pattern.
AOI The quality of etched quality patterns is verified by Automated Optical Inspection.
Soldermask
Coating
Soldermask is screen coated and a pattern is formed by UV lithography, then cured.
Panel
Routing
Parts are machined to finished size. Mechanical features (slots, scores) may be added.
Surface
Finishing
Component pads are coated with metallic or organic solderable preservatives.
FQC Finished parts are electrically tested and visually inspected to verify quality, then packaged.
 
Copper
Prepreg
Laminate
Solder Resist
Gold
 

 

 

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