A directive introduced by European bureaucrats with very little science behind it, requiring all products to use lead-free solder. It also placed restrictions on some elements such as cadmium and mercury.
The most notable change was the ban of leaded solder though, and it resulted in longer production times for PCB fabrication, many more products failing and requiring BGA reballing (e.g Xbox 360)
Idiots hang onto it for "safety" but it has been shown that it doesn't cause health issues unless you scatter it everywhere. As for how "environmentally friendly" it is, it causes more products to get thrown away, the opposite of what it was trying to accomplish.
It can be reflowed or wave soldered pretty easily but is not practical at all for any hobbyist use.
It has a lot of downsides:
1.) More brittle solder joints
2.) Never desolders properly
3.) High heat damages components
4.) Grows tin whiskers more easily, although this is not really an issue in most things
5.) More flux required, which creates lots of fumes and can cause occupational asthma
The most notable change was the ban of leaded solder though, and it resulted in longer production times for PCB fabrication, many more products failing and requiring BGA reballing (e.g Xbox 360)
Idiots hang onto it for "safety" but it has been shown that it doesn't cause health issues unless you scatter it everywhere. As for how "environmentally friendly" it is, it causes more products to get thrown away, the opposite of what it was trying to accomplish.
It can be reflowed or wave soldered pretty easily but is not practical at all for any hobbyist use.
It has a lot of downsides:
1.) More brittle solder joints
2.) Never desolders properly
3.) High heat damages components
4.) Grows tin whiskers more easily, although this is not really an issue in most things
5.) More flux required, which creates lots of fumes and can cause occupational asthma
The RoHS directive is a mistake
by 0x2d August 9, 2023
Get the RoHSmug. by Funfactswithjohnn May 8, 2024
Get the nig-rohmug. by bobby the fixer September 29, 2017
Get the ah-rohmug. A person that is name "Roh" would basically hurt ur feelings if u ever fell inlove with them, they'll be sweet and kind but they won't fall for you. Yes they can be flirty sometimes but in a friendly way not in a sincere way, they'll make u feel butterflies if u text them or saw them they will always be a space in they're heart for u but as a family or a friend but never a special someone.Yes don't get me wrong they're nice,kind, caring,has a big heart, love's music but not every person that is named"Roh" is like what im saying... But some others are technically what im saying. You would get attracted to them or fall inlove but trust me they won't do the same they would technically gonna be sorry if u tell them ur inlove with them bc they can't love u back as the same
by Aintsim9p March 9, 2022
Get the Rohmug. when you don't want to be offensive but imply someone is maybe just a tad little fucky wuckied in the head
Person 1: Bro, wassup how you doin?
Person 2: Idk.. I just met someone from my class, i think they're a lil ruh roh'
Person 2: Idk.. I just met someone from my class, i think they're a lil ruh roh'
by That Weirdo Wulfie September 22, 2023
Get the Ruh Rohmug. Roh is a person and i’m making and definition cuz NOBODY ELSE WILL. She has friends, she’s cool (maybe), she’s happy— sometimes, she likes to draw and write and play gutair and she’s a theater kid so basiclly a loser
by rohstoes November 21, 2021
Get the Rohmug.