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Non-destructive method for evaluation of printed wiring boards

US4939469A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1988
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2805
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for evaluating characteristics of a printed wiring board by measuring the alternating current impedance spectra of the printed wiring board conductor pattern. The method is useful in evaluating a number of different characteristics, such as moisture content, delamination, interlayer thickness and surface characteristics.

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