A1
Yes, because of the conversion of the production lines 01.10.2004, all products in the catalogue are available RoHS conform
A2
The terms “lead free” and “RoHS conform” are often used at the same time and with regards to the material composition used synonymic. Fact is that the term “lead free” means the abandonment of the component „Lead“.
A4
All products from Wurth Elektronik which are marked RoHS conform or lead free are processable for the equivalent temperatures.
A5
Because of the very small size of the components, it is not possible to mark the single component. Therefore, all packaging units will be marked especially.
A6
The part numbers will not be changed as the lead contained components will not be available any more after the conversion to lead free products.
A7
Yes, all RoHS conform and lead free products are downwardly compatible and therefore can be used in the lead contained process.
A8
In general not, because the components have to be checked before the final conversion to RoHS Conformance. Therefore, a modification of the characteristics is excluded.
A10
Because of the large product range of Wurth Elektronik, we cannot provide a general information. Please contact our Sales Team for product specifications.
A11
RoHS conform products are processable in the lead contained and lead free process. Nevertheless, the process parameters are higher in the lead free than in the lead contained process. The parameters do comply to J-STD-020D.
A13
A general lead free processability is not guaranteed because of the RoHS conformance. Nevertheless, Wurth Elektronik can guarantee the processability in the lead free soldering process.
A15
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