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84 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2023 Selecting the Right Solder Mask Solder Mask Applications Evolve Advances in Solder Mask Imaging To Flex or Not to Flex Solder Masks Are Not Only Green e main function of solder mask is to insulate and prevent the copper surface from oxidizing/corroding and prevent solder bridging. While these are the main objectives for solder mask, in the electronics industry there is a misconception that all solder masks are alike. The Top Five Things You Need to Know About SOLDER MASKS by Taiyo America 1 2 3 4 5

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