What is circuit board soldermask (SM)?
Soldermask is a protective layer of liquid photo image able lacquer applied on the top and bottom side of a Printed Circuit Board. The function of the Soldermask is to protect the copper, apart from the solder pads, from:OxidationCreating shorts duringSoldering (bridges)Operation due to external conductive influencesOperation from net to net due to high Voltage … Continued