What is the actual risk of tin whiskers?
One of the more controversial issues in regards to Pb-free. Device manufacturers using palladium-based plating, some companies involved in high-end, high-density designs, and military/avionics OEMs promote tin whiskering as a major risk. The majority of the electronics industry is proceeding on the assumption that the risk of tin whiskering is relatively low, but with various degrees of uncertainty. The decision on how to mitigate your risk is most dependent upon the degree of control you maintain over your supply chain and the level of resources available in-house. For more information, please see our page on tin whiskers.
