Re: gEDA-user: OT: lead-free question

[Marvin Dickens <marvindickens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stuart Brorson wrote:
> >    Hi folks.  I'm sorry for the off-topic post, but this is the best 
> > collection of relevant talent that I know of.
> >
> >    A surface-mount chip I've been using is now only available as a 
> > lead-free product.  I've done *nothing* with lead-free stuff...Can I 
> > safely solder it using my standard lead-bearing solder?
> >     
>
> Although I don't have real world experience with lead free stuff yet,
> we are looking at it at my day job. 
>
> >From what I understand, you need to make sure your lead-free
> components are still compatible with a lead-based process.  Some are
> and some aren't.  Threrefore, contact your vendor and discuss it with
> them. 
>
> Stuart
>
>   
I have heard that there exist lead free components that are not 
compatible with traditional lead based
processes, but I've yet to see one. In fact, every part that I've seen 
has a tin matte plating. I hear this
from vendors, but I have never see it (Other than parts that never were 
lead compatible even prior to
RoHS...). I am beginning to wonder how much of this is FUD..

Stuart - Do you know anyone who has actually seen any...?... For that 
matter, has anyone on this list *actually*
seen it?


Best


Marvin