Is Samtec’s gold plating always lead-free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, Samtec’s gold plating is always lead-free and RoHS compliant (pre-plated or in house plated). Are there any other technical or product specifications that are likely to be affected in the change to lead-free? If yes, please identify. This depends on the part number. If a part contains intentionally added lead, or if the processing temperatures are increased and the current insulator can’t withstand those temperatures, the composition of the part must be altered to accommodate the elevated temperatures and eliminate the intentionally added lead (unless there is an approved Directive exemption as in the case with the brass alignment pins). This would require a part number change. Are Samtec lead-free parts compatible with the elevated temperatures of lead-free processing? It depends on the part number. In the left hand margin of the catalog pages under specifications, you will find the processing information. Reflow processing will need a high temp body and matte tin finish. Samtec
