How are you guys checking parts for RoHS compliance?

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We came across a manufacturer selling us a part that they Cl... - Dec 13, 2005 by

what part was this? was the high temp solder on the first le... - Dec 13, 2005 by

the part is a pi filter device, originally the supplier was ... - Dec 13, 2005 by

Slaine

#38421

How are you guys checking parts for RoHS compliance? | 13 December, 2005

We came across a manufacturer selling us a part that they Classed as RoHS compliant. On further investigations the part was found to contain lead, we use an XRF. The content was over 85% so was exempt and therfor compliant(HMP solder), until we soldered to it. Then the HMP high lead solder amalgamaited with the SAC paste we we using to form a new alloy with less than 85% lead and made the joint non RoHS compliant. So as well as checking components as they are recived are you checking your products after they have been reflowed?

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Amol Kane

#38430

How are you guys checking parts for RoHS compliance? | 13 December, 2005

what part was this? was the high temp solder on the first level interconnect? why is the high lead solder being soldered with a SAC alloy?

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Slaine

#38436

How are you guys checking parts for RoHS compliance? | 13 December, 2005

the part is a pi filter device, originally the supplier was nanufacturing it with HMP by dipping it, the giving it a Sn62 over dip to maintain solderability, to supply a RoHS compliant product they just left off the Sn62. so yes on compliant part the first level of connection is tto the HMP.

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