SIwave in 2 Minutes: Conformal Coating Solder Mask
This guide explains how to generate a conformal coating in SIwave. Follow the steps below to modify the solder mask layer to a conformal coating.
Steps to Generate Conformal Coating
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Access the Stack-Up:
Navigate to the stack-up section in SIwave.
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Identify the Top Layer:
Ensure that the top layer is a solder mask. You can verify this by checking the picture, which shows that the solder mask has a fixed height across the entire board.
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Change to Conformal Coating:
To convert the solder mask to a conformal coating, locate the option and click the designated button.
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Verify Changes:
Observe the shape change. The new conformal coating should now match your dielectric and conductor.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can successfully convert a solder mask into a conformal coating in SIwave, ensuring it aligns with your dielectric and conductor specifications.
"SIwave in 2 Minutes: Conformal Coating and Solder Mask" To generate a conformal coating in SIwave, if you have a layer at the top that is simply solder mask, you can see from the picture that the solder mask has a fixed height across the whole board.
To make it conformal coating, click the button, and you will see the shape change completely, now matching your dielectric and conductor. This is the way to do it.
