Multi-compartment eletroplating system

A multi-compartment electroplating system for simultaneously electroplating at least two objects comprising:

• a source of electroplating solution;
• a single multi-compartment tank comprising:
• at least two separate compartments each for containing electroplating solution and a cathode-paddle-anode (CPA) assembly, each of said compartments having a floor and four walls;
• each of said CPA assemblies comprising:
• an anode;
• a cathode adapted for receiving and holding one of said objects and having a single thieving electrode, said thieving electrode covers substantially all of said compartment floor not covered by said object;
• agitation means for generating agitation in said electroplating solution;
• and
• means for driving all of said agitation means within said compartments,
• whereby said objects exhibit substantial uniformity of plating thickness and composition.