Statement of Policy:

As an ISO-14001 certified company, MINI-CIRCUITS is committed to promoting a Green Environment for the betterment of mankind.

In response to environmental guidelines and legislation enacted, MINI-CIRCUITS has adopted the policy of compliance to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive as set forth by the European Union. We will, therefore, meet the requirement of compliance for:
• Lead (Pb) < 0.1%
• Mercury (Hg) < 0.1%
• Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01%
• Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) < 0.1%
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) < 0.1%
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Esters (PBDE) < 0.1%

Phased Approach:

1. Forward Compatibility: The ability of our existing product families to withstand Pb-free reflow conditions using Sn/Ag/Cu or similar solder alloys with a melting temperature of about 220 degrees C.
2. Backward Compatibility: The ability of our Pb-free product families to be compatible with Pb containing materials used by customers who have not made the transition to Pb-Free assembly processes.
3. Pb-free Solder: The selection of appropriate formulations of Pb-free solders that would provide equal, or better, solderability, joint reliability and process capability.
4. Product Status Determination: Evaluation of the various product categories, case styles and families for their RoHS/Pb-free status. Identification of the changes in materials and processes needed to develop new compliant products.
5. Component Search, Evaluation and Selection: The sourcing and qualification of various alternate platings, finishes and material composition needed to ‘develop new compliant products.
6. Management Decision: The development of criteria and policy with regard to issues such as maintaining dual stocks, product identification and segregation, and timing of introduction.
7. Implementation: Availability of RoHS/Pb-free compliant parts to satisfy customer demand.

Definition and Determination Method:

MINI-CIRCUITS will abide by the definition of RoHS compliance as set out by the EU standards, including maximum allowable values for the 6 substances to be banned.

MINI-CIRCUITS' method of compliance determination is based on either of the following:
   1. Supplier provided information
   2. Actual measured values where practical
   3. Calculated results from accumulated data
   4. Similarity to previously assessed product

Product Identification and Segregation:

Mini-Circuits is introducing RoHS compliant parts across its entire product portfolio; these parts will be added to our product portfolio regularly. RoHS compliant parts will have a new part number that will consist of the existing part number followed by the "+" suffix. For example: ADE-1 will have SnPb plating and ADE-1+ will have lead-free plating.

The "+" will be marked on models that are currently marked with a part number. This "+" as well as the will appear on reel labels or packaging. In addition, we will be implementing the JESD97 (eX) method of identifying metallization finishes.

Many of our current part numbers are currently RoHS compliant. In order to maintain a consistent part numbering system we will also be adding a "+" suffix to these part numbers.

Material Declarations:

Mini-Circuits has received thousands of requests from customers for Material Declarations. In many cases, customers request that the information be provided in their unique electronic formats.

Our policy is to provide material content in one of two formats:
• Weight breakdown by sub component
• Total unit breakdown including weight and PPM for the entire part

In each case, we will also provide our determination of the RoHS/Pb-free compliance status based on our interpretation of the EU standard.

We provide CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) numbers, where available, as a response to popular demand.

Inquiries:

Address all inquiries on RoHS/Pb-Free to: RoHS@minicircuits.com