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The Regulatory and Environment Status of Tetrabromobisphenol-A In Printed Wiring Boards

Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) is the predominant flame retardant used in rigid FR-4 printed wiring boards (PWB). In this application,the TBBPA is fully reacted into the epoxy resins that form t .. read more

Eu Rohs Recast – Are You Ready?

Since the European Union (EU) first published the Restriction on the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment directive (RoHS) in 2003,the document required up .. read more

Design Considerations for High Reliability PCB

- History & Importance of PCB - Environmental Initiatives - Reliability Consideration With High Temp Processing - Reliability Considerations for Materials to withstand Lead-Free Assembly .. read more

Designers Guide to Lead-Free SMT: Components,PCB Materials,Plating and Surface Coatings

For decades the manufacturers of electronic components have furnished products that were most compatible with soldering processes that employed a eutectic alloy composition that contained tin a .. read more

Thermoplastic Substrates: Performance of Materials to Meet WEEE

Following the implementation of WEEE legislation,there will be an increasing interest in adopting more sustainable manufacturing processes and materials as targets are increased,and must be ach .. read more

Thermoplastic Substrates: Performance of Materials to Meet WEEE

Following the implementation of WEEE legislation,there will be an increasing interest in adopting more sustainable manufacturing processes and materials as targets are increased,and must be ach .. read more

North American Environmental Compliance Attitudes Towards Electronics

More and more countries are beginning eco-compliance legislation for electronics products. Where does the USA stand? The rest of North America? This paper will discuss the following areas and a .. read more

A Symphony of Synergy: How Certification to the IECQ HSPM Specification

The IPC's Lead Free program addresses one of the 6 Hazardous Substances regulated by the RoHS directive. Certification to the QC 080000,the IECQ HSPM Specification,addresses the other 5 Hazardo .. read more

An Update of the Regulatory,Environment,and Performance Status of Tetrabromobisphenol-A in Printed Wiring Boards

Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) is a commercial flame retardant used in rigid FR-4 printed wiring boards (PWB). It is the single largest volume brominated flame retardant in the world. In this ap .. read more

Death,Taxes,and Environmental Compliance: Things you can count on

The European Union passed two directives in 2003 addressing the increasing amount of waste from electric and electronic equipment: (1) Directives 2002/96/ECi – Waste Electrical and Electronic E .. read more

Are Scandinavian Companies Ready for Production of Lead Free PCBs?

For more than two years,experts,authorities and sales people in the electronic industry have talked about WEEE and RoHS. In most cases,it has been theoretical and few companies in Scandinavia h .. read more

Desmear and Plating Through Hole Considerations and Experiences for Green PCB Production

With the latest legislations from RoHS and WEEE dominating the horizon of the PCB landscape there is a need for manufacturers and their suppliers to understand their impacts. The requirement to .. read more

Roadmap to Compliance: The Role of Electronic Data Exchange in Supporting the European Union RoHS and WEEE Directives

The upcoming European Union RoHS and WEEE directives are driving new requirements for the management and exchange of information,both across the extended electronics manufacturing value chain,a .. read more

The Regulatory and Environment Status of Tetrabromobisphenol-A In Printed Wiring Boards

Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) is the predominant flame retardant used in rigid FR-4 printed wiring boards (PWB). In this application,the TBBPA is fully reacted into the epoxy resins that form t .. read more

Eu Rohs Recast – Are You Ready?

Since the European Union (EU) first published the Restriction on the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment directive (RoHS) in 2003,the document required up .. read more

Design Considerations for High Reliability PCB

- History & Importance of PCB - Environmental Initiatives - Reliability Consideration With High Temp Processing - Reliability Considerations for Materials to withstand Lead-Free Assembly .. read more

Designers Guide to Lead-Free SMT: Components,PCB Materials,Plating and Surface Coatings

For decades the manufacturers of electronic components have furnished products that were most compatible with soldering processes that employed a eutectic alloy composition that contained tin a .. read more

Thermoplastic Substrates: Performance of Materials to Meet WEEE

Following the implementation of WEEE legislation,there will be an increasing interest in adopting more sustainable manufacturing processes and materials as targets are increased,and must be ach .. read more

Thermoplastic Substrates: Performance of Materials to Meet WEEE

Following the implementation of WEEE legislation,there will be an increasing interest in adopting more sustainable manufacturing processes and materials as targets are increased,and must be ach .. read more

North American Environmental Compliance Attitudes Towards Electronics

More and more countries are beginning eco-compliance legislation for electronics products. Where does the USA stand? The rest of North America? This paper will discuss the following areas and a .. read more

A Symphony of Synergy: How Certification to the IECQ HSPM Specification

The IPC's Lead Free program addresses one of the 6 Hazardous Substances regulated by the RoHS directive. Certification to the QC 080000,the IECQ HSPM Specification,addresses the other 5 Hazardo .. read more

An Update of the Regulatory,Environment,and Performance Status of Tetrabromobisphenol-A in Printed Wiring Boards

Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) is a commercial flame retardant used in rigid FR-4 printed wiring boards (PWB). It is the single largest volume brominated flame retardant in the world. In this ap .. read more

Death,Taxes,and Environmental Compliance: Things you can count on

The European Union passed two directives in 2003 addressing the increasing amount of waste from electric and electronic equipment: (1) Directives 2002/96/ECi – Waste Electrical and Electronic E .. read more

Are Scandinavian Companies Ready for Production of Lead Free PCBs?

For more than two years,experts,authorities and sales people in the electronic industry have talked about WEEE and RoHS. In most cases,it has been theoretical and few companies in Scandinavia h .. read more

Desmear and Plating Through Hole Considerations and Experiences for Green PCB Production

With the latest legislations from RoHS and WEEE dominating the horizon of the PCB landscape there is a need for manufacturers and their suppliers to understand their impacts. The requirement to .. read more

Roadmap to Compliance: The Role of Electronic Data Exchange in Supporting the European Union RoHS and WEEE Directives

The upcoming European Union RoHS and WEEE directives are driving new requirements for the management and exchange of information,both across the extended electronics manufacturing value chain,a .. read more