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Lead-Free/RoHS Notice and Ordering Information
March 27, 2006
To: Our Valued Customers
Subject: Lead-Free Product Conversion and Availability of Products Containing Lead
The deadline for shipping RoHS-compliant electronic systems is July 1, 2006. To accommodate, Maxim have converted the majority of our products to lead-free or RoHS-compliant packaging with Tin (Sn) finish. In addition, we will continue to offer our products with the leaded (Pb/Sn) finish that we have supplied for over 20 years.
The nomenclature and marking for our products have not changed, but are stated here for reference. A new ordering process has been put in place for leaded products.
Product Nomenclature
- Products that are lead-free and RoHS-compliant include a "+" symbol in the ordering part number. (e.g., MAX9999CPE+)
- RoHS-compliant products that may contain lead (exempt from lead-free requirements) include the "#" symbol in the ordering part number. (e.g., MAX9999CPE#)
- Leaded products that are not RoHS-compliant do not contain a "+" or "#" symbol in the ordering part number. (e.g., MAX9999CPE)
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Product Marking
Pin 1 marking is as follows where space allows:
- Lead-free/RoHS products have a "+"
- RoHS products that are exempt from lead-free requirements have a "#"
- Leaded, non-RoHS products have a "."
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Labels are also placed on the intermediate container (tube or reel) designating the product as lead-free or RoHS compliant, per the JEDEC labeling standard JESD97.
Inventory Availability
Orders will continue to be accepted for leaded, RoHS-compliant and lead-free products. On June 1, 2006, all orders for leaded products will be required to be non-cancellable and non-returnable (NCNR). Quantity restrictions may be imposed based on availability of leaded inventory. Maxim regrets the limitations this places on our customers.
Lead Times
The majority of orders received currently are for lead-free products. Therefore, leaded products are now assembled to order and may have longer lead-times than for lead-free products by approximately three to four weeks.
Questions about these procedures can be directed to your local sales representative, distributor, or Maxim office.
Sincerely,
Maxim Integrated Products
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