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PROTECTION PRODUCTS

PROTECTION PRODUCTS

LCDA05 through LCDA24

Matte Tin Lead Finish

Matte tin has become the industry standard lead-free

replacement for SnPb lead finishes. A matte tin finish

is composed of 100% tin solder with large grains.

Since the solder volume on the leads is small com-

pared to the solder paste volume that is placed on the

land pattern of the PCB, the reflow profile will be

determined by the requirements of the solder paste.

Therefore, these devices are compatible with both

lead-free and SnPb assembly techniques. In addition,

unlike other lead-free compositions, matte tin does not

have any added alloys that can cause degradation of

the solder joint.

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