Introduction
What are the WEEE and RoHS Directives?
How will the Directives affect my company?
Actions for complying with WEEE
Actions for Complying with RoHS
Introduction to lead free
Laminates
Solderable finishes
Components
Component finishes
Lead-free solders
Soldering
Hand Soldering
Reflow Soldering
Wave Soldering
Faults
Solder Balling
Tombstoning
Fillet Lifting
Tin Whiskering
Tin Pest
Component failure
Popcorning
PCB warping
Conductive Anodic Filaments
PCB Barrel Cracking
Measling and delamination
Inspection
Optical Inspection
X-ray inspection
In circuit testing (ICT)
Inspection summary
Lead-free reliability
Factors impacting long term reliability
Testing
General observations
Reliability summary
Further information
How do I raise awareness?
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Lead-Free / Choosing your materials


Choosing your materials

This section outlines the appropriate materials, components and finishes for Lead-Free assembly and details the main benefits and drawbacks of the different choices. It will assist you in making key material choices.

Laminates

Solderable finishes

Components

Component finishes

Lead-Free Solders