Lead-free Implementation And Production: A Manufacturing Guide

. "Implementing Lead-Free Electronics" provides magisterial, timely information on the choices and tradeoffs facing manufacturers seeking the most efficient and cost-effective ways to meet the challenge of converting to lead-free manufacturing. .

. The book is laid out as a quick guide, providing successful examples in conjunction with the basic principles of the implementation and production of lead-free electronics on a global basis. .

. This book shares the knowledge gained from the author's 15-year lead-free development leadership and her 25-year real-world SMT manufacturing experience. .

. An impressive, unparalleled resource for manufacturing technology in the electronics/microelectronics industry, with real-world application value, this is a must for all involved in research, manufacturing, and decision-making management..

. Comprehensive Content From An International Expert:
. Introduction * Manufacturing Approaches * Selecting Interconnecting Solder Alloy * Selecting Component Coating * Selecting PCB Surface Finish * Solder Paste Application * Reflow Soldering * Wave Soldering * Other Manufacturing Techniques and Common Defect Considerations * System Reliability and Compatibility

By 2006, any company selling electronics to European Union nations and China will have to convert to a lead-free manufacturing process. This resource shows manufacturers how to select the right Lead Free process and make the conversion as efficient and inexpensive as possible.

Contents: Selecting Component Lead Coating * Selecting PCB Surface Finish * Manufacturing Approaches * Solder Paste Application * Reflow Soldering * Wave Soldering * Other Manufacturing Techniques and Common Defect Consideration * Reliability and Compatibility.