OSP Pros and Cons
Pro's: • For PCB manufacturers it's very simple and easy to control.
•Comparable per unit cost to HASL, excellent coplanarity •Lead free process, improved solderability, no 'black pad' issues.
•Fine pitches(<0.5mm) Con's:
•Significant changes needed to assembly process with the type of flux and number of heat cycles. •Not ICT friendly, aggressive ICT fixture probes can potentially damage the PCB
•Manual handling precautions needed •Shortage shelf life