Pete,

I don't have that kind of disposable income.

Sorry to jump in ahead of you Dewey.

Phil 

-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pete Houwen
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:35 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Back to square one

Before we get too far down an alternate path, I think the major concern
isn't the solder joint failing, it is the growth of whiskers causing
short
circuits.  A decent manufacturer will create lead free solder joints
that
are at least as robust as leaded joints.  In some cases, the change to
lead
free is causing manufacturers to learn more about their processes,
probably
leading to better quality.  The whisker problem is well documented.
It's
effect is not, and may never be, but is often overblown.  most whiskers
will not grow long enought to cause a problem, will not fall off into
another circuit, or will fuse themselves.  And when they do cause a
problem, the consumer will just accept that their iPod no longer
functions,
and throw it in the landfill and buy another.

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