What exemptions will Array be claiming with regard to RoHS?
The RoHS directive allows networking manufacturers to claim specific exemptions. Array is claiming the following exemptions: • Lead in solders for servers, storage and storage array systems, network infrastructure equipment for switching, signaling, transmission as well as network management for telecommunications. • Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. tin-lead solder alloys containing more than 85% lead). • Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection between semiconductor die and carrier within integrated circuit flip chip packages. • Lead in solder consisting of more than two elements for the connection between the pins and the package of microprocessors with a lead content of more than 80% and less than 85% by weight. • Lead as an alloying element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminum containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight (i.e. screws). • Lead used in compliant pin connector sys
