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News Release from: TTI Europe | Subject: Lead-free Multifuse polymer PTC products
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 August 2004
Multifuse polymer PTC products go
lead-free
TTI Europe is helping industry comply with imminent legislation controlling the use of lead with the introduction of a complete series of lead-free Multifuse polymer PTC products.
TTI Europe is helping industry comply with imminent legislation controlling the use of lead with the introduction of a complete series of lead-free Multifuse polymer PTC products Bourns' principal manufacturing and design site for its Multifuse products is ISO14001 certified, reflecting the company's strong commitment to the environment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The effective introduction of the ISO14001 standard has allowed Bourns to achieve reductions in both environmental risk and costs.
Achieving this voluntary registration demonstrates Bourns pledge to the global community and illustrates company environmental awareness.
The development of lead-free surface-mount Bourns Multifuse polymer PTC devices involved converting the tin-lead plating on product terminations to a lead-free alternative.
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The terminations of the company's 2018, 1812, 1210 and 1206 product families have been replaced with an electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) termination that maintains the high performances and quality standards of existing Multifuse products.
The finish gives the components long shelf life and the precious metal topcoat provides excellent electrical connectivity.
The ENIG finished components fully comply with the solderability characteristics defined in the joint industry standard ANSI/J-STD-002 Category 2.
100% tin termination alternative is also available on certain parts for applications requiring the soldering characteristics of ANSI/J-STD-002, Category 3.
TTI has created a new area on its website to help customers find the information they need to stay on top of imminent lead-free legislation.
Situated in the useful "Market Eye" section based around component market issues, the lead-free area of TTI's web site includes specific descriptions of the legislation, including sections on the RoHS, WEEE and ELV Directives.
It discusses the pitfalls that should be anticipated, and - in an especially informative area titled "Manufacturers' lead free information and documents", readers can learn how certain component manufacturers will handle the transition to lead-free components.
Also on this part of the TTI site, readers will be able to freely download a Bourns' document that highlights the lead free construction of the new surface mount Multifuse polymer PTCs and their ability to be assembled with both lead and lead-free solder pastes and reflow profiles.
The tests completed ensure the components meet the guidelines for suppliers transitioning to lead free components as outlined in the EMS Forum on lead free PCB assembly. Request a free brochure from TTI Europe ...
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