UHDI Innovations & Next-Gen PCBs with Kunal Shah, PhD.

In this enlightening episode of the OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson chats with Kunal Shah, PhD., President of liloTree. The two have a detailed conversation about the burgeoning field of Ultra High-Density Interconnects (UHDI) and its impact on the future of electronics.
Kunal shares his insights on the latest in UHDI innovation, including its challenges and solutions in electronics manufacturing, especially in high-reliability applications such as defense and medical electronics.
With a focus on the upcoming SMTA panel discussion, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the cutting-edge technologies shaping our world. Don't miss out on this deep dive into UHDI!
0:00 Intro
1:27 Whirlwind of Developments in UHDI
4:35 "Traditional" Plating Materials
10:59 Nickel Vs. Copper
14:02 Overplating Compensation?
16:13 Solutions?
21:27 Silver: UHDI Alternative?
29:04 What's Cheapest Isn't Always Best
31:46 Best* Product
34:58 Alternative Approaches in UHDI
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[@MrMarsjano]

We used to use ISIG (Immersion Silver Immersion Gold) surface finish and it was perfect for RF boards. Sadly it is impossible to buy chemicals for this process which were previously available. Thanks for interesting talk.