Ryan,

Thanks for the response.  Hummm...we are the OEM so I guess it is our
management to decide.  An ASIC change now would be costly.  But it is
nice to know it's not a "requirement by law". 

Regards,
Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ryan Grant
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 7:25 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Question on Halogen Free Requirement

It is NOT a requirement by law!  Sigh...some OEM's who must worry about
bad press are demanding halogen free, so it is becoming a de facto
requirement... 

-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gilbert, Doug
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [LF] Question on Halogen Free Requirement

IPC Forum

 

 

One of our contract manufacturers is asking a question regarding an ASIC
device.  The ASIC is Pb-free but does contain halogen as a flame
retardant.  I know that many IC manufacturers are going "green" and
eliminating the halogen but is it a requirement yet?  I don't recall
anything actually limiting halogen at the moment so I think our ASIC is
OK for now.

 

Any comments appreciated.  Thanks.

 

Doug


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