hi tom,

 A reference which we keep using as a guide is found in mil-f-14072b,
 para. 3.13 and the table of "compatible couples".
 There are also solderability issues associated with gold plated lugs.
 
 regards,
 mickey  

On Thu, 20 Jul 1995, Tom Tindale wrote:

> We have a customer who requires tin/tin type sockets as opposed to tin/gold
> for all their socketed components. Their reasoning is based on the corrosion
> potential from the dissimilar metals. Our problem is that tin/tin sockets
> are becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain, and in some cases more
> expensive than their gold plated counterparts. My question is: Has anyone
> have any information  or done any testing on this subject. We would like to
> change their thinking if possible. Any information would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Thomas Tindale
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> Performance Computer
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