Advanced Circuits Goes Lead-Free on All PCB Prototypes.AURORA, Colo. -- Advanced Circuits, the country's leading source for quick-turn printed circuit boards, today announced that all prototypes will now be fabricated fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: using lead-free solder solder (sŏd`ər), metal alloy used in the molten state as a metallic binder. The type of solder to be used is determined by the metals to be united. Soft solders are commonly composed of lead and tin and have low melting points. Hard solders (i. as a plating finish. The lead-free HAL Hal: see Halle, Belgium. hal In Sufism, a state of mind reached from time to time by mystics during their journey toward God. The ahwal (plural of hal) are God-given graces that appear when a soul is purified of its attachments to the material world. finish provides an enhanced solderable finish for assembly and meets all legislation requirements for the European Union's RoHS Directive six months ahead of the July deadline. "Advanced Circuits is one of a limited number of PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. manufacturers in the USA offering a complete lead-free solder alternative," said Tony Garramone, corporate training manager at Advanced Circuits. "We strive to stay ahead of the curve and provide our customers with the most current technology. Any printed circuit board that we produce whether prototype or production is free of mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium or Cr(VI) compounds are those which contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Chromates are often used as pigments for photography, and in pyrotechnics, dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. , polybrominated biphenyls polybrominated biphenyls see biphenyl. or polybrominated diphenyl ethers Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, are a flame retardant sub-family of the brominated flame retardant group. They have been used in a wide array of household products, including fabrics, furniture, and electronics. ." Benefits of Advanced Circuits lead-free solder: --A lead-free finish at no additional cost --Processing at or near temperatures used for leaded solder application --Flatter pad surfaces than leaded solder --Compatibility with lead-free solder alloys and leaded solder used in assembly Advanced Circuits' lead-free boards are produced using a lead-free alloy of 99.3 percent tin and 0.6 percent copper with a trace of nickel (SN100CL). This solder offers an excellent alternative to more expensive lead-free finishes. Advanced Circuits is also stocking a variety of higher temperature laminates for use in conjunction with the lead-free solder finishes which are designed to withstand processing temperatures between 260 degrees and 288 degrees C, depending on the laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. system the designer chooses. About Advanced Circuits Since 1989, Advanced Circuits has been a leading printed circuit board manufacturer specializing in engineering prototypes and quick-turn production boards with the industry's best on-time shipping record. Unlike other printed circuit board companies, Advanced Circuits combines real-time online service with personalized customer care. Customers can talk to a "live" representative or go online to get quotes, place orders and check status 24 hours a day. In addition, the company offers free design for manufacturability checks, providing results within minutes, at www.FreeDFM.com. Advanced Circuits has no minimum order requirements and specializes in expedited services including same-day and weekend turns. For more information, visit http://www.4pcb.com, or call us at 800-979-4PCB |
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