Tin Whiskers are Problems for RoHS Compliance
Major industry players are applying for exemptions from the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive on the grounds of reliability. Tin whiskers can cause short circuits in PCB assemblies.
RoHS Directive Compliance Guide
RoHS, which is the acronym for "Restriction of Hazardous Substances", is a directive from the European Union (EU) that restricts the use of six substances in new electrical and electronic equipment that are placed on the market by July 1, 2006.
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