In a message dated 5/22/06 9:40:19, [log in to unmask] writes:
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> I am sorry to say, but it is attitudes like these that got us into the sad 
> situation we have with the LF part of RoHS in the first place.
> 
> Werner
> 
Hi All,
Sure is interesting, when i sent this out I got the following back:

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Well, well, well—somebody is hiding behind a phony web address.

Werner