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Importance of PCB Mil-PRF-55110 in Manufacturing

Q: What industries benefit from MIL-qualified PCBs?

Defense, aerospace, military communications, avionics, secure communications, and other high-reliability electronic systems commonly specify MIL-qualified printed circuit boards.

Q: Why is etchback important?

Proper etchback helps ensure reliable plated through-hole connections, particularly in high-reliability applications such as military, aerospace, and mission-critical electronics.

Q: Does every PCB require MIL-PRF-55110 certification?

No. Most commercial electronics do not require military certification. MIL-qualified PCBs are typically specified for defense, aerospace, and other applications where strict quality and traceability requirements apply.

Q: What is etchback in PCB manufacturing?

Etchback is a controlled chemical process that removes resin smear from drilled holes and exposes the inner-layer copper before plating. Proper etchback improves copper-to-copper bonding and plated-through-hole reliability.

Q: What is MIL-PRF-55110?

MIL-PRF-55110 is a U.S. military performance specification that establishes quality and reliability requirements for rigid printed circuit boards used in defense and other demanding applications.

Posted 1/17/2013 by AdvancedPCB

Getting the high quality printed circuit boards that you need for your unique application is vital so that everything in your system will work properly. This is why you want to work with a PCB manufacturer that provides products that are certified to meet high standards of quality. AdvancedPCB holds a MIL-PRF-55110G GF Etchback certificate from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime). The certificate approves AdvancedPCB as a printed circuit board manufacturer that has met the requirements for rigid printed wiring boards. The product tested also was built using foil lamination technology and meets peel strength and etchback requirements. See all PCB certifications.

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Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are used to support and electrically connect different components in electronics. You want to be sure to design and order PCBs that are built to meet your specifications so your system works correctly. Contact the team at AdvancedPCB to learn more about designing and placing your PCB order today.

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