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News Release from: Catalyst Semiconductor | Subject: Lead-free EEPROMs
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 June 2002
Lead-free EEPROMs are greener
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Catalyst Semiconductor now offers lead-free packages for its popular SPI, I2C and Microwire serial EEPROMs.
Catalyst Semiconductor now offers lead-free packages for its popular SPI, I2C and Microwire serial EEPROMs The new lead-free packages are an environment friendly alternative to lead-based packages
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Catalyst can now support OEMs with fully qualified, lead-free packages", said Catalyst Director of Quality Dan Terry.
"This is especially important for customers in Japan and Europe.
Lead-free packages are becoming a primary purchasing requirement for major electronic system suppliers, and Catalyst plans to lead the industry with lead-free package innovation".
Catalyst Semiconductor has partnered with Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE), a prominent supplier of semiconductor manufacturing services with operations in the Philippines, for lead-free package technology.
"We are very pleased Catalyst has been one of the early adopters of our lead-free assembly and packaging technology", said SK Chew, president of OSE, Philippines.
"Our technology and material specialists have provided Catalyst with an environmentally safe product with lead-free lead plating, a halogen free package compound and a die attach epoxy suitable for lead-free packages".
Lead-free packages are offered at the same competitive price as devices with lead-based leads.
Catalyst Semiconductor and its subcontract partners have completed qualification and initial qualification devices have shipped to prospective customers.
Catalyst will continue to offer both lead-based and lead-free package options.
Initial products with the lead-free package option are SPI, I2C and Microwire serial EEPROMs.
For other device types or questions about availability and volume prices, contact Catalyst Semiconductor or any Catalyst regional sales office.
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