On Jun 7, 12:41�pm, Erich wrote:
One of the biggest problems I have with the lead free solder is that
over time it tends to grow tin whiskers. �Then it shorts out to adjacent
pads. �Current reliability requirements are to encapsulate all the
solder joints with epoxy. �This is painful and really causes problems
with rework.

Perhaps the idea is to eliminate rework and repair. Remember the
slogan "Ending is better than mending"?

No-lead; a feel-good solution to a non-problem.

I disagree!

I think it's the wrong solution to real problem.

73 de Jim, N2EY