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Electric problem after electroless plating
2011-03-15
Christian Engel
2011-03-16
David Roberts
2011-03-18
Christian Engel
2011-03-18
David Roberts
Electric problem after electroless plating
Christian Engel
2011-03-18
Hi Dave,

I already used an acid zincate process. Minimizing pre-etching I also tried.
Sometimes it works but often the structures peel-of after the Ni-Step. After
succesful plating of  a sample I always have those high ohmic resistances...
And I wonder. Perhaps an oxid grows anywhere between two layers?

Chris

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Betreff: Re: [mems-talk] Electric problem after electroless plating

Hi Chris,

Preparing the aluminum for E-less nickel - Clean, etch, de-ox and zincate
removes a significant amount of aluminum.

If you are using an alkaline zincate, this is definitely your problem.

I recommend minimizing pre-etch and definitely use an acid zincate process.

Regards,
Dave

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