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Developing a NASA Lead-Free Policy for Electronics - Lessons LearnedThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is not required by United States or international law to use lead-free (Pb-free) electronic systems but international pressure in the world market is making it increasingly important that NASA have a Pb-free policy. In fact, given the international nature of the electronics market, all organizations need a Pb-free policy. This paper describes the factors which must be taken into account in formulating the policy, the tools to aid in structuring the policy and the unanticipated and difficult challenges encountered. NASA is participating in a number of forums and teams trying to develop effective approaches to controlling Pb-free adoption in high reliability systems. The activities and status of the work being done by these teams will be described. NASA also continues to gather information on metal whiskers, particularly tin based, and some recent examples will be shared. The current lack of a policy is resulting in "surprises" and the need to disposition undesirable conditions on a case-by-case basis. This is inefficient, costly and can result in sub-optimum outcomes.
Document ID
20080039268
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sampson, Michael J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
April 14, 2008
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: TRISMAC 08 Joint NASA/ESA/JAXA Conference
Location: Noordwijk
Country: Netherlands
Start Date: April 14, 2008
End Date: April 16, 2008
Sponsors: European Space Agency. European Space Research and Technology Center, ESTEC, NASA Headquarters, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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