Getting the lead out

July 1, 2006, is the target date that the Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment will require the majority of electronic products sold in Europe be lead free. Public and political pressure against lead continues to grow.

IPC/JEDEC are hosting the 8th annual international conference on removing lead from electrical and electronic equipment.

Both Intel and Micron expect to be compliant before July 1, 2006.