In a message dated 24/09/2009 02:34:35 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
since you are only concerned about a couple of sample units, I would not be too worried about the tin-whisker problem. Probability of failure is still quite low for a single unit, even if massively higher than with lead solder. If you ordered 10,000 units that would be another issue :) Even if the part stops to work, you can probably take a toothbrush etc and you might be able to brush off all the whiskers (unless the short was catastrophic). I tried re-working RoHs boards with lead solder, and this does not result in shiny solder joints either. It doesn't even seem to change the eutectic temperature of the joint much. Would be very interested in any actual test results you get with your boards though. --------- Hi Said I don't think I'm likely to be ordering 10,000 of anything these days so I guess I shouldn't worry too much:-) I wasn't sure if resoldering would work but it sounds like it wouldn't so I'll remember to avoid that one. At the moment I can be pretty sure that most of what I work on is pre ROHS but as time goes on I suppose it well get a bit more confusing. Im not sure either that I'm set up yet to provide precise enough information to be worthwhile but I'll see what I can do and keep you informed. regards Nigel GM8PZR _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
