Forum: Reliability & Maintainability Questions and AnswersTopic: Reliability & Maintainability Questions and AnswersTopic Posted by: Reliability & Maintainability Forum (src_forum@alionscience.com )Organization: System Reliability Center Date Posted: Mon Aug 31 12:47:36 US/Eastern 1998
Original Message:Posted by: SadatDate posted: Mon Mar 5 15:42:37 US/Eastern 2007 Subject: Lead-free Solder Joint Reliability Message: Lead-free solder joints (RoHS initiativet) Are these joints reliable for long-term operation taking into account the environment the equipment goes in (CO, CPE or Outdoor)? Is the long-term reliability restricted to certain packaging styles (BGA, PLCC, TSOP etc.) or the board material (FR-4, ceramic)? Are these devices free of hazardous substances reliable for long term. |