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lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 16 09:53:36 EDT 2007 | ed_faranda

Yes, you can use lead-free parts in a leaded process. And the other is true as well, no-lead free parts in a leaded process. BUT, you should not use leaded parts through a non-lead wave solder process and of course, your board will not be RoSH.

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 16 10:28:08 EDT 2007 | wana

Thanks guys for the suggestions. But, what I am looking for is data, papers, articles to support this process of using lead free parts in leaded process. Again thanks for any help that you can provide.

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 13 16:07:42 EDT 2007 | wana

Hello All. Can the experts in the lead free field guide me to the articles / data confirming that it is OK to use lead free components in the normal "leaded" (Pb) SMT process. And also if any changes in the process would be required to be made. Th

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Sat Jul 14 08:49:16 EDT 2007 | davef

While you're waiting for others to respond, search the fine SMTnet Archives.

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 19 09:23:52 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel

Chris, To my knowledge the only difference between leaded and lead-free components is the termination plating. What has changed in the component design that makes them resistant to higher temperatures?

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 16 11:04:21 EDT 2007 | davef

You want published articles? Look here: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLC,GGLC:1969-53,GGLC:en&q=leadfree+in+snpb

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 16 10:26:54 EDT 2007 | davef

Ed: We agree with you that leadfree parts can be used with leaded paste. We disagree that lead part can be used with leadfree paste. Here is link to a previous discussion here on SMTnet on the topic: http://www.smtnet.com/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&M

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 20 11:48:22 EDT 2007 | muse95

I agree with Chris. Not all but SOME components definitely had to change to be able to withstand higher heat. I would watch out for some plastic connectors, possibly some active components, and definitely many electrolytic caps. Older stock compone

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 19 12:25:51 EDT 2007 | patrickbruneel

Amen to that Hussman. The new lead-free world is not based on science or environment it�s all about $$$$$. And as I said before the promoters of lead-free care less about quality or reliability they just take this great opportunity to double their

lead free components in leaded process

Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 19 04:38:33 EDT 2007 | chrispy1963

I took a Lead Free troubleshooting Class at SMTA in Chicago last September taught by Phil Zarrow. He told us during that seminar that its not a good practice to cross contaminate Leaded and Lead Free components but IF it is necesary than using lead


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