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News Release from: Analog Devices
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 August 2005
Lead-free conversion gathers pace
More than 5000 of Analog Devices' most commonly used ICs are available now in Pb-free packages, and the total will exceed 9000 by the end of 2005.
More than 5000 of Analog Devices' most commonly used ICs are available now in Pb-free packages, and the total will exceed 9000 by the end of 2005 - a full six months ahead of the compliance deadline In 1999, Analog Devices was one of the earliest adopters of Pb-free packaging and began a multistep programme to reduce and eliminate lead in its semiconductor packages to make its products environmentally friendly
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 2 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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On 27th January 2003, the European Union passed the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, which becomes applicable on 1st July 2006.
All ADI Pb-free products are easily identified by the letter "Z" appearing as part of the product name.
Additionally, a "Pb" in a circle with a line through it will appear on the shipping labels along with the words "RoHS compliant".
As ADI is committed to meeting all customer needs worldwide, ADI will also continue to supply both Pb-free and tin/lead (Sn/Pb) products where customers demand both.
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