Blackfox: To Lead Free, or Not to Lead Free—That Is the Question
The Rise of Lead-Free Solder The electronics industry has recently witnessed a trend toward using lead free solder. The Impact of the RoHS Directive As of 2003, the European Union adopted the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. Among the many restricted hazardous substances is lead. All electronics sold in the EU must comply with…