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Half-etched fiducials Vs through-cut fiducials

While making PCB, I added 8 fiducials (fids) marks so that pick and place machines use these marks as referent points on the PCB to position the surface mount components (Packages) during assembly. ...
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Is it practical for firmware to be uniquely identified in production

Are there systems available in large scale manufacturing that allow a unique serial number to be programmed into the firmware or some free memory space for each PCB that comes through? I've found ...
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Anyone know the premise of this PCB assembly note?

The assembly note states: Bake bare PCBs in a clean and well ventilated oven prior to assembly at 125*C for 24 hours. Why is this necessary?
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How do PCB fabrication houses make PCBs?

I know the different ways of making PCBs at home, but I can't seem to find a lot of information on how board houses professionally make their PCBs. Is this how they do it?: http://www.youtube.com/...
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From what pitch should I consider ENIG finish

My design (4-layer, FR4, 1.6mm) has a couple of ICs with 0.5mm pitch pads and some LEDs with 0.4mm pitch pads, very small LEDs. Should I consider ENIG (more expensive) or will HASL do the job? I read ...
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