Opinion: Why restricting lead in electronic solder is not a good idea

-- EDN, June 20, 2006

Marketing hype appears to be a driving force behind the electronics market’s move toward lead-free solder with everyone wishing to appear more “green” to gain market share, says Ian Clelland, vice president and general manager of ITW Paktron. Read his controversial report, written in conjunction with colleague Rick Price.

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