[sdiy] Question about RoHS

[Jaroslav Lukes]

> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:owner-synth-
> 
> My Doepfer BBD delay module (hi Harry) claims RoHS conformity, but yet
> it has a NOS MN3005 in it. And a CA3096 with a 93 date code.
> 
> The question is are old lead-containing parts OK to be put in new
> products as long as they are not lead soldered?

RoHS conformity is only at paper. In reality, RoHS lead-free soldering
brings lifetime (mean: in reliable mode, after it is not reliable to work -
sometimes yes, sometimes no, like bad soldering effect) of electronic
equipments in 1-3 years only, not more. Economy reasons to fullfilling
manufacturers accounts.

JL.