12th Lead Free Conference

"With the clock ticking and just months to go before the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance deadline, IPC and JEDEC - the Solid State Technology Association are announcing the 12th International Conference on Lead Free Electronic Components and Assemblies. The conference will be held March 6-8, 2006, in Santa Clara, Calif. Papers from environmental managers and technical staff are sought on any relevant subjects, including: Policy development policy - European lead ban status -- European/Chinese/other legislation or voluntary activity on hazardous materials and recycling -- Legislative compliance and policy enforcement methods, etc; Supply chain issues: -- Standards for marking and testing -- Materials declarations, part numbers, obsolescence, etc.; Production issues: -- Design for lead free production -- Components, solder, board developments, availability and lead free compatibility -- Examples of implementation -- Reflow, wave, hand soldering, inspection, repair, rework and test, etc.; Reliability issues: -- Tin whiskers -- High reliability product sectors (automotive, aerospace, etc.) -- Reliability test data and method developments; Environmental considerations: -- Toxicity and risk -- Recycling -- Hazardous substance substitutes -- Research consortia news and updates" Source: emsnow.com