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Are products classified as RoHS Compliant or RoHS Compliant (Pb-free) forward and backwards compatible to Lead (Pb) and Pb-free PCB reflow processes?

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Are products classified as RoHS Compliant or RoHS Compliant (Pb-free) forward and backwards compatible to Lead (Pb) and Pb-free PCB reflow processes?

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Solderability testing has been performed by Ecliptek to ensure both forward and backward process compatibility of RoHS Compliant and RoHS Compliant (Pb-free) products with various PCB assembly environments. To certify forward compatibility, solderability testing was performed using SnAgCu solder at higher temperatures (as high as 260C). In order to certify backwards compatibility, standard Tin-Lead (SnPb) solder was used at lower temperatures (as low as 215C). Ecliptek qualification test results demonstrate that products classified as RoHS Compliant or RoHS Compliant (Pb-free) can be successfully integrated into either Pb-free or traditional Tin-Lead (SnPb) PCB assembly processes.