The First Step of PCB Manufacturing – Engineering Guide
Lead-free HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling) and ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold) are two common PCB surface finishes. Lead-free HASL offers good solderability and is cost-effective but can result in uneven surfaces and is less suitable for fine-pitch components. ENIG, on the other hand, provides a very flat surface, excellent for fine-pitch and BGA components, along with superior corrosion resistance and long shelf life, though it is more expensive. Choice between them depends on application requirements for reliability, planarity, and cost. Lead-free HASL Lead-free HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling) is a surface finish process used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards