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PCB Via Protection Types

February/26/2026

Overview of PCB Via Protection Types According to IPC-4761 Standard

Vias Holes (According to IPC-4761)

Tented Via
(Type I Via)

A via with a dry film mask material applied bridging over the via wherein no additional materials are in the hole. Single-sided tented is not recommended.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

Tented and Covered Via
(Type II Via)

A Type I via with a secondary covering of mask material applied over the tented via. Single-sided tented and covered is not recommended.
PCB Via Protection Types

Plugged Via
(Type III Via)

A via with material applied allowing partial penetration into the via. Single-sided plugged is not recommended.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

Plugged and Covered Via
(Type IV Via)

A Type III via with a secondary covering of material applied over the via. Single-sided plugged and covered is not recommended.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

Filled Via
(Type V Via)

A via with material applied into the via targeting full penetration and encapsulation of the hole.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

Filled and Covered Via
(Type VI Via)

A Type V via with a secondary covering of material (liquid or dry film soldermask) applied over the via.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

Filled and Capped Via
(Type VII Via)

A Type V via with a secondary metallized coating covering the via. The metallization is on both sides.
PCB Via Protection Types
PCB Via Protection Types

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