³Ô¹Ïtv / ENGINEERING EXPLANATIONMatte vs Glossy PCB Finish / release checkpoints1TermSpecify solder-mask gloss separately from the solderable pad finish.2MeasurementUse the same gloss geometry and sample state for comparisons.3InspectionTrial actual lighting and representative features before claiming better visibility.4AcceptanceRetain an approved reference and the conditions under which it is assessed.Conceptual illustration. Not to scale; examples are not process settings or acceptance limits.