04-10-2010, 11:52 PM
>0.1% maximum lead. I guess you and I can argue - but I'd call than zero. The old standard was 36% to 40% lead in each solder joint. Depending on the size of the circuit board - we're talking at least a few ounces per board.
I'd bet that RoHS assemblies made today probably last longer than those made 5 years ago. Yes - some far east manufacturers have been making them for than long. The fluxes and RoHS solders of 5 years ago required more process control and were more difficult to use than those made today.
I'd bet that RoHS assemblies made today probably last longer than those made 5 years ago. Yes - some far east manufacturers have been making them for than long. The fluxes and RoHS solders of 5 years ago required more process control and were more difficult to use than those made today.