The Realities of RoHS Compliance

Recent industry reports cite a growing sense of frustration within the distribution community regarding the lack of RoHS data emerging from the component manufacturers. This frustration has escalated to a point where some distributors are openly considering removing certain franchises from their line cards. Only time will tell if these hollow threats mark the beginning of a change in the supply chain landscape. One thing is certain: those distributors that have embraced the green issue will undoubtedly win market share. Source: Electronics Weekly