How do I determine the total surface area of exposed copper when I am pattern plating?
Hopefully, your CAM software will give you the total combined surface area of all your circuit elements (on both sides of the board). All you will have to do is add in any surrounding copper that is not covered with plating resist. If your CAM software does not provide this critical datum, throw it away and pick up a package that does. Stop by the vendor’s web site to thoroughly flame them on your way to the dumpster.
