ABSTRACT
A wide variety of materials have been developed for use in the fabrication of printed wiring boards. Each material and each process has a targeted area and application. When used within the prescribed area, the printed wiring board will have the lowest cost possible while satisfying the performance and cost goals of the application. Due to confusion about material needs for specific applications, materials are often chosen without proper regard to the cost-benefit trade-off. This may result in a product that costs more than it should without any compensating benefit. Choose your materials wisely.
