General Purpose Lead Free (GPLF) Implementation Guideline I

Abstract

This implementation guideline has considered industry-wide Pb-free development efforts and focused on presenting a common, compatible lead-free solder system that would facilitate the introduction of Pb-free products by system integrators and EMS providers.

  The supply chain companies will benefit from a compatible Pb-free solder system that allows flexibility to manage return on investment in the Pb-free technology.

 By sharing the knowledge and technology risks of system integrators, the risk, cost and time to market for making the transition to lead-free electronics should be reduced significantly.