Current

Mid-Term

Long-Term

Technology

2008

2009-2010

2011-2012

Line Width/Space- Phototool

.0035

.003

.003

Line Width/Space- Laser Direct Imaging (LDI)

N/A

.002

.002

Plated Hole Diameter

.006

.005

.004

Pad Diameter

.016

.012

.010

Drill Size-Mechanical

.008

.008

.006

Drill Size-Laser

N/A

.005

.004

Plane Clearance + Drill Size

.018

.016

.014

Maximum Aspects Ratio

8:1

10:1

12:1

Maximum Number Layers

20

24

30

Minimum Core Thickness

.004

.004

.003

Maximum Panel Size

21 x 24

21 x 24

21 x 24

Maximum Board Thickness

.175

.175

.250

BGA Pitch

.08 mm

0.5 mm

0.5 mm

Blind/Buried Via- Mechanical Drill / Sequential

Yes

Yes

Yes

Micro-via- Laser Drill to Capture Pad

N/A

Yes

Yes