PCB etching methods generally fall into one ... where a high-power laser is used to ablate copper from the underlying substrate to create traces, or plasma etching, which uses RF energy to ...

Etching your own PCBs from copper clad board is nothing new ... The PCB design is printed out with a laser printer (in mirror mode) onto a piece of paper from a glossy magazine or inkjet photo ...

Laser processing has emerged as an effective method of PCB depaneling due to its non-contact nature, narrow kerf width, and precision. This method eliminates part-induced stress and the need for ...