RoHS Compliance testing. Where ? How Much ?
Bean
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Has anyone had any RoHS compliance testing done ?
Just wondering who does it, and how much they charge.
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Just wondering who does it, and how much they charge.
Bean.
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"SX-Video·Module"·available from Parallax for only $28.95 http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30012
"SX-Video OSD module"·available from Parallax for only·$49.95 http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30015
Product web site: www.sxvm.com
Coming soon... Cheap 4-digit LED display with driver IC·www.hc4led.com
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that for RoHS manufacturing, there was no testing required; one "simply" has to use compliant components and a compliant soldering process.
This is what I was planning (now need) to do....... can anyone confirm or correct this?
Cheers,
Peter (pjv)
I have been given all kinds of differing info on the subject.
Some even say that you CAN use non-complient parts as long as the amount of offending substance is below the threshold for the TOTAL weight of the assembly.
I would rather be "safe than sorry" if the testing is not too expensive.
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"SX-Video·Module"·available from Parallax for only $28.95 http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30012
"SX-Video OSD module"·available from Parallax for only·$49.95 http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30015
Product web site: www.sxvm.com
Coming soon... Cheap 4-digit LED display with driver IC·www.hc4led.com
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It appears this product will get you started with DIY checking to assure you are not contaminated in the change over.
Frankly, it really looks, feels, and smells like a costly trade barrier. [noparse][[/noparse]like no genetically modified food stuffs]
Google shows a lot of big players ready to 'help out'.
Thomasnet may be your best resource to locate many services in your North American area.
It is nice to get a grip on heavy metal polution, but batteries really remain as a primary and indespensible source.
Since it is an export issue, the American Chamber of Commerce may be putting out info. The Small Business Administration is always a good neutral place for advice on how to proceed and profit.
It may be very simple inside Europe as it is a 'lead-free' zone.· Just use what you got.
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It's more complicated than that. Some of the chemicals not allowed by RoHS are typically used as a flame retardent in printed circuit board laminate. Since reflow soldering of no-lead solder occurs at a higher temperature, the printed circuit board laminate has to be changed to handle the higher temperatures. Lead is frequently used in glass and fuses - so they need to be ROHS compliant also.