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Hi Ken and everybody,

I did find this:

http://www.leadfree.org/LF%20Component%20Suppliers%20List.htm

-Steve Gregory-


> Oh Steve if only it was that easy!
>
> From what we've found the component manufacturers have not done a great job
> documenting what finishes have been used on what components. To exacerbate
> the problem a lot of your components come from suppliers that really don't
> keep track of trivial things like lead finish.
>
> We are really struggling with this same thing. The manufacturers are getting
> better at documenting what sort of finish is on their components but it's
> not universal.
>
> I hope others on this list have better news. There really needs to be an
> industry standard as we transition away from solders containing lead. Some
> sort of an part number indicator like P/N 123B35K-SN or 123B35K-PB/SN or ...
>
> Good luck,
>
> Ken Bloomquist
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Gregory [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:44 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Components Suppliers who are using Tin Finishes
>
>
> Hi All!
>
> Does anybody know of a listing somewhere that shows what finishes component
> suppliers are using? Or does one have to just call and ask each one?
>
> Appreciate any information...
>
> -Steve Gregory-
>


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