An overview of Lead-Free Soldering for Brazilian Automotive Electronics Applications

More than ever before, electronics industries manufactures around the world are required to improve products by substituting Tin/Lead for lead-free solders in accordance with European directives on End of Life Vehicles (ELV) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Similarly, the European directive on End of Life Vehicles (ELV) affect the automotive sector where lead-based solders frequently are the main application for joining electronics and electrical applications under hood and in passenger compartment devices such as GPS locators and audio/video entertainment media. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the legislation around the world and the impact to Brazilian automotive market.