Eddie,
We have had no problems with this finish, after the usual teething problems
and some inspector education.  However, I would suggest that you see how it
works with other fluxes.  Solder joints with this finsh are definitely flux
dependent.

Bev Christian
Nortel

> ----------
> From:         Eddie Brunker[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Friday, March 27, 1998 5:50 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Parts Solderability (2)
>
> Hi,
>
> What about the solderability of Palladium finished leads on TI devices.
> I'm
> surprised this subject hasn't been discussed on this list! TI are
> determined
> to continue with their lead free technology in spite of the fact that it
> doesn't work. Palladium just isn't a highly solderable finish. In spite of
> numerous companies finding problems with these devices, it fails to get
> discussed! There is a white paper on a TI web site which proclaims the
> virtues of this finish. It would make a very interesting basis for a
> thread
> of discussion. http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/asl/palladm
>
> Regards,
>
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