Blackfox: To Lead Free, or Not To Lead Free—That is the Question.
The electronics industry has recently witnessed a trend toward using lead free solder. As of 2003, the European Union adopted the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. Among the many restricted hazardous substances is lead. All electronics sold in the EU must comply with the RoHS. To date, the RoHS is not required in the…