BPM Microsystems has investigated what impact lead free devices would have on the programming process.
The main focus of the investigation was to see if lead free leads would have a negative effect on the electrical contact between the device leads and the socket.
Initially the leading socket vendors reported that lead-free leads would not have a negative effect on the quality of the electrical contact made, however, while working with both the semiconductor manufacturer and socket vendors in more depth, BPM Microsystems found that some lead free devices may require a different socket due to potential electrical and mechanical contact issues.
What this means is that a new socket module may need to be designed for a lead free device to improve the contact.
The actual process of device programming is not affected by lead free devices, just the physical, electrical continuity and socket life.
Any devices in production should now be available in a lead free package, which BPM Microsystems will have a solution.
Legacy, non-lead free devices will need to be considered separately on a case by case basis.
If you have any further questions on lead free device support and sockets, then please contact us.
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