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PCB ROADMAP:

A Guide To Our Technological Capabilities And Processes

Viasystems is a proven technology leader in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and features an advanced technology offering that includes:

  • 50+ layers
  • Back drilling
  • Differential impedance
  • Buried capacitance
  • Blind and buried via
  • Sweat soldering for coin-attachment
  • High-speed materials, including Rogers, Getek, 4000-13, and more
  • Heavy copper up to 12 ounces
  • RoHS material ready
  • Multiple surface finishes available for lead-free assembly
  • Aluminum or copper heatsink
  • Via in pad
  • Large format backplanes (27” x 47”)

Viasystems’ PCB technology roadmap for capabilities and processes is listed below:

PCB Roadmap (Adv. Circuits)


PCB ROADMAP
Capability 2007 2008 2009
Layer Count 42 50+ 50+
Max PNL / Circuit Size 29" x 49" / 27" x 47" 29" x 49" / 27" x 47" 29" x 49" / 27" x 47"
Max Thickness 0.400" 0.400" 0.400"
Min Dielectric 0.0025" / 0.001" (BC) 0.0025" / 0.001" (BC) 0.0025" / 0.001" (BC)
Line / Space Ext. 0.003" / 0.003" 0.003" / 0.003" 0.003" / 0.003"
Line / Space Int. 0.003" / 0.003" 0.003" / 0.003" 0.003" / 0.003"
Min. Drill Dia 0.010" *a 0.008" *a 0.008" *a
Laser Drill Dia 0.004" *a 0.003" *a 0.003" *a
Max. PTH A/R 14 : 1 *b(T=400mil) 16 : 1 *b(T=400mil) 16 : 1 *b(T=400mil)
Zo Tolerance ohms ±10% ±10% ±10%
Back Drill Yes Yes Yes
ENIG Yes Yes Yes
OSP + Preflux (Lead Free OSP) Yes Yes Yes
Immersion Sn / Ag Yes Yes Yes
Soft Gold + Hard Gold Yes Yes Yes
Via Filling No Yes Yes
E-Spray Soldermask Yes Yes Yes
Lead Free Coin Attach No Yes Yes

*a Aspect Ratio Limitation
*b Drill Hole Size Limitation
The Aspect Ratio and min. DHS may be different depending on the technology configuration.

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