Ipc-4556 Pdf «Premium — PACK»
Title: A Technical Review and Implementation Analysis of IPC-4556: Specification for Embedded Active Devices
5. Solderability and Wire Bonding
- Cavity-Down/Stacked Approach: Creating cavities within the core or prepreg layers to house the die.
- Laminate-Based Approach: Using the component as part of the layer stack-up itself.
IPC-4556 establishes the industry standard for Electroless Nickel/Electroless Palladium/Immersion Gold (ENEPIG) plating, providing requirements for layer thickness to ensure reliable solder joints in PCB applications. It specifically defines ranges for nickel (3.0-6.0 ), palladium (0.05-0.15
Alternatives to ENIG (When Not to Use IPC-4556)
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- Uniform, bright to semi-bright finish
- No discoloration, staining, pitting, or voids
- No “black pad” or “black nickel” defects (corrosion of nickel layer)
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