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News Release from: Anderson Power Products | Subject: PowerMod
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 September 2005
Power connectors handle lead-free reflow
Anderson Power Products (APP) now offers its PowerMod connectors compatible with lead-free reflow soldering.
Anderson Power Products (APP) now offers its PowerMod connectors compatible with lead-free reflow soldering These high performance PowerMod connectors are certified RoHS compliant and are offered in 3 to 30 circuits with a maximum current of 30A
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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APP's unique PowerMod connectors are manufactured from high temperature plastic polyphenylene sulphide (PPS).
The 285C melt temperature of PPS makes it ideal for use in the lead-free, reflow solder process, which may have a peak reflow temperature of 260C.
Anderson Power Products certifies all PowerMod connectors are suitable for the lead-free reflow solder process per the temperature profiles specified by JEDEC J-STD-020C.
With the RoHS deadline rapidly approaching, PCB mounted connectors, used in devices for sale in the EU, will require compatibility with lead-free solder techniques.
Lead-free, tin soldering creates problems due to the higher solder temperatures required (particularly, reflow soldering), because the plastic connector is directly exposed to the peak reflow temperature.
Tin-lead eutectic solders have a peak reflow temperature of 225C, whereas polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), a plastic that is widely used in electronic connectors, has a melt temperature of 250C.
However, tin solders have a peak reflow temperature of 260C, eliminating PBT and other similar performing plastics from consideration for the lead-free reflow solder process.
APP's PowerMod connectors are available in straight PCB, right angle PCB, panel or cable mountings, offering maximum design flexibility for a variety of system packaging.
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