Steve,

Don't you just simply love COTS!!!!

David A. Douthit
Manager
LoCan LLC

Steve Gregory wrote:

> 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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