[sdiy] RoHS

[clark at andrews.edu]

>   Also note... all "leaded" components are not necessarily
>   compatible with the lead-free process.
>
>   Some "lead-free" components are not compatible either...
>
>   The higher solder temperatures may exceed the package
>   limits. Just because a manufacturer removes the tin-lead
>   plating from the leads... does not guarantee success...

   Very true, Harry, but this is normally only an issue to those of us who
use convection reflow and/or wave soldering.  :)
   Since most DIY'ers are probably using a soldering iron already set at
temperatures well above the melting point of lead-free solder (mine's
set at 700 degrees Farenheit!), they really shouldn't see much of a
difference.

   Cheers,

   Tony

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