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On Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 09:39:34AM +0200, Dumitru Stama wrote:
> Hi guys,
> I was wondering if online PCB-makers are usually RoHS compliant.
> I am using components which are compliant, solder without Pb,
> plastic container which contains no forbidden substances but
> the real question comes when i get to the PCB part.
> Is it the solder mask which is usually not compatible with
> ROHS constraints ?

No, it's the lead finish on the traces themselves. RoHS versions use
alternatives such as tin or electroplated silver or gold. Solder mask is
just an epoxy-based coating, fairly harmless.

You should check each one if it really matters, but it's becoming
increasingly common for them to be RoHS complient. Advanced Circuits is
for instance:

http://www.advancedcircuits.com/index.php?load=content&page_id=17

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