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RoHS Compliance
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Updated: Jul. 25, 2011

2. R estriction o f certain H azardous S ubstances Definition * 07/16/96

3. POLICY Retention of Current Models
Creation of New Models for RoHS Compliance
Drop-in replacement

4. WHY ??
Mini-Circuits is ISO Certified and is committed to a Greener environment
Restricted Substances are potential hazards to health and the environment
INCREASING CUSTOMER DEMAND

5. Standard
Mini-Circuits will meet the requirements as stated in the European Union Directive (2002/95/EC)
Mini-Circuits will provide compliant parts prior to the July 2006 deadline
Policy includes ‘total’ compliance, not just Lead-free

6. Restricted Substances
Lead (Pb) - platings, surface finishes
Mercury (Hg) - not applicable
Cadmium (Cd) - capacitors, ceramics
Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) - chromate conversion finish of aluminum
PBB - flame retardant
PBDE - flame retardant

7. Customer Inquiries Web Page devoted to RoHS/Pb-free
Includes Letter of Introduction
Policy
FAQ Sheet
List of RoHS Compliant Model Families
Material Declarations, in Excel format
(see sample at end of slide)

8. Product Identification
All RoHS Compliant models will have part numbers ending in “ + “ suffix.
“+” suffix to appear on models where marking is done.
“ + “ Part numbers and symbol will appear on all labels and packaging.
Implementation of JESD97 2nd level interconnect (e) labeling. Pb

9. Alternatives Getting the ‘Lead Out’ SAC solders
Matte Tin over Nickel on Leadframes and Chip Components
ENIG (electroless nickel immersion gold) on ‘soft’ PCBs
Tin/Silver/Nickel on MMIC leadframes
Tin/Silver on pin headers

10. Alternatives (cont’d)
Cadmium
Cadmium-free capacitors
Cadmium-free ceramics
Hexavalent Chromium
Trivalent “Alodyne”
Phosphating
Gold Plating

11. Process/Reliability Issues
Pb-free solders require higher Peak Reflow Temperatures.
RoHS Compliant parts will meet J-Std-020C Reflow profile requirement.
No change in MSL is anticipated
Testing for Joint Reliability and Tin Whiskers

12. Example of Material Declaration
ADE-1+

13. Sample of Material Declaration