Advanced Surface Finishes for Enhanced PCB Performance

At PICA Manufacturing Solutions (PMS), we understand the critical role that surface finishes play in ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Surface finishes are applied to exposed copper of a PCB to protect them from oxidation and to provide a solderable surface when connecting components. This white paper explores various PCB surface finishing techniques including electroplating, electroless plating, and immersion methods, highlighting their processes, applications, and benefits.