Audiomagus Weblog

We’ve all heard of RoHS, the worldwide initiative for reducing hazardous substances in electronics, but many have not heard of “tin whiskers”. While this ticklish nuisance has been known for decades, it has not been a concern as the lead content in solder stopped the whiskers from developing. Now, with lead-free solders becoming the norm, whiskers are making a combeback. What’s the problem? The whiskers can grow quite long and wreak havoc by shorting cicuitry. While this can be a costly nuisance for audiophiles, it is a potentially life-threatening  issue for the military and NASA. LINK