Aerospace Rework in a Lead-Free World

Abstract

The challenges faced by the aerospace electronics assemblies, especially in military applications, as the electronics industry incorporates lead-free (LF) materials are discussed. Aerospace prime contractors will be forced to use products that contain LF solder alloys in military or commercial aircraft, whether required to do so by environmental legislation or not. Aerospace electronics, both commercial and military, differ from consumer electronics in that rework and repair in the field are critical to maintaining operational aircraft. with LF becoming increasing widespread, the rework and repair issues concerning long-term reliability of electronics assemblies must include the possibility of mixing LF and SnPb solder alloys in the assembly.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-8171

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

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© 2024 BNP Media, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jun 2005

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