Overview 

Demand has been increasing for “lead (Pb)-free” and "RoHS compliant" product primarily in response to two European directives: Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC and Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC. RoHS requires that by July 2006, the European Union (EU) states will ensure that all electrical and electronic equipment put on the market restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium VI, PBB and PBDE. PBB and PBDE are flame retardants used in some plastics.

RoHS applies to these products in the EU whether made within the EU or imported.

Does ICmic provide RoHS compliant / Lead (Pb) - free products? 

Lead-free versions are now available for most of the products. Click here for a list of lead-free products.

ICmic requires its suppliers to certify that subcontract manufactured lead-free products would not have any of the banned substances and that all the lead-free products are in compliance with the RoHS directive. Please contact sales@icmic.com if you need any information about specific parts.

Are there any exemptions? 

Most of the ICmic standard products contain tin / lead solder. According to the RoHS Directive, Article 4(1) the usage of Lead is restricted in most customer applications. However there are some exemptions where certain amounts of the restricted materials are allowed. Please see the Directive for more information on the exempt products.

Which ICmic Products are RoHS Compliant? 

ICmic lead-free part numbers are identified with a “G” suffix, eg X24645S8IG-2.7, etc. Each lead-free package is packed and labeled with ICmic RoHS complaint sticker.

Is there any additional marking on the component bodies? 

The top marking on line one of the device part number has the “G” suffix marked to denote RoHS compliant lead free.

Will there be any additional identification on the packing (reel, box,etc) ? 

All RoHS compliant lead free product has the special sticker to denote ICmic lead free product.