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Using Image Analysis Software to Measure Throwing Power or PCB Copper Plating Thickness Uniformity


Printed circuit board

Background

In the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing process, copper plating is applied to a layer of copper on the resin substrate. In the back-end process, the copper plating is further sliced during patterning. A uniform, design-specified thickness of copper plating prevents short circuits or disconnection of wiring and helps ensure the required performance and reliability of the final product. For this reason, it is important to measure the throwing power (expressed as a percentage, %), which represents the uniformity of the thickness of the copper plating.

Application

The throwing power (%) of a through-hole is obtained by measuring 11 points on the hole using magnified observation through a microscope. To prepare for this measurement, the substrate is first cut in such a way as to pass through the center of the through-hole. Next, it’s buried in resin. Finally, the surface is polished and etched. It is generally accepted that the measured throwing power should be approximately 80% or greater. Streamlining this series of processes has become an important goal of PCB manufacturing.

Solution

OLYMPUS Stream® image analysis software enables easy measurement of throwing power (%) and embeds the measurement information in the stored image. Even first-time users of the software can easily follow the guided steps to obtain inspection results. A precise cut along the center of a through hole requires technical skills and is time-consuming. However, OLYMPUS Stream software enables a correction of the measurement results based on the designed value of the through-hole diameter. In addition to through-holes, it is also possible to measure micro vias, filled vias, and through-hole filled vias.

Through Hole

Olympus IMS

Продукты, используемые для этой цели
Инвертированный микроскоп GX53 отличается исключительной четкостью изображения и отличным разрешением при большом увеличении. Модульная конструкция и аксессуары (в т.ч. с кодированная револьверная головка и ПО) позволяют легко настроить микроскоп в соответствии с конкретной задачей.
ПО для анализа изображений OLYMPUS Stream повышает эффективность работы на всех этапах контроля: захват изображений, количественные измерения, анализ изображений, создание отчетов, а также расширенные задачи по контролю в области материаловедения.
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