OSP, a less expensive PCB surface finish

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 14, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses Mike Rankin's experience with OSP, a cost-effective surface finish for printed circuit boards (PCBs), comparing it to the conventional ENIG finish. He shares a visual comparison of the two finishes and highlights the darker, copper-like appearance of OSP, which he tried for the first time after ordering boards from JLCPCB.