Lead Free Manufacturing and Assembly
Historically, Lead Free initiatives were driven by technology and design requirements. Presently, new green board legislation is driving the elimination of lead in circuit board manufacturing and assembly. Manufacturers and assemblers of printed circuit boards must now take into account: technology, design, environmental, legislative, and final destination when selecting materials for Lead Free products.
Environmental Legislation
Environmental legislation is no longer a dictated by individual countries. The awareness of the need to eliminate lead from the environment is driving countries to enact legislation to enforce this on a global scale. While many countries have drawn up their own set of initiatives, many are adopting additional initiatives from other countries as well.
RoHS Compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
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ROHS member states shall ensure that electrical and electronic products marketed after July 1, 2006 contain no lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent, chrome, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ether.
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FLYPCB can build PC boards for you using non-leaded surface finishes that are RoHS compliant. Let us know your requirements when you request a quote.