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Leadfree
Lead elimination is a fast emerging
topic in the PWB industry. Pressure from Japan and Europe is forcing US
companies to react fast and prepare for the transition. This forum acts as a
peer interaction resource for staying on top of lead elimination activities
worldwide and within IPC, including updates on the IPCWorks99 conference and
lead elimination roadmap. A separate IPC forum (NoLeadTech) is available to
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experiments. (See additional info on ComplianceNet)
NoLeadTech
Electronic manufacturing utilizing
lead-free processes is beginning to mature but there are still implementation
issues to be resolved. This forum acts as a peer interaction resource to make
technical inquiries and to exchange research and implementation TECHNICAL DATA
derived from research experiments. A separate IPC forum (Leadfree) is available
for discussion of legislative, environmental and philosophical issues related to
lead-free policies.
Halogenfree
The green monster has struck again,
as materials suppliers and PWB fabricators are receiving OEM requirements for
environmentally friendly base materials, soldermask and components. The
OEM-targeted materials include bromine, halogen, halide and chlorine.
Materials suppliers are now left with the questions: What particle count
determines halogen-free, bromine-free, etc.? Will the alternative materials
guarantee the same reliability? Why are we doing this?
This email forum serves a basis for peer interaction on the issue.
Subscribers to the forum from all over the world can discuss the issues, dispel
the myths and help each other in making the transition to these green materials
a smooth ride. This forum will also be the basis for updates on a white paper
being developed by the IPC Halogen-Free Materials Task Group.
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