AMD has begun offering microprocessors with reduced lead content to customers worldwide, nearly a year in advance of the regulatory deadline.
The company claims that for several years it has been striving to reduce the lead content of its PC processor and chipset products and move to lead-free products.
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The European Union has established a directive that restricts the use of lead by electronics manufacturers. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation takes effect July 1, 2006.
AMD began offering RoHS-compliant processors earlier this month and also has several RoHS-compliant chipsets already available.
Dirk Meyer, president and chief operating officer, microprocessor solutions, AMD, said, "AMD has been committed to using environmentally friendly materials in our operations. AMD is steadfastly developing effective technical solutions that reduce lead content and achieve RoHS compliance without sacrificing other product features."
AMD has formed a lead-free research and development program, and is working with suppliers to establish lead-free standards and testing requirements, as well as to identify lead substitutes.
In addition to its own manufacturing initiatives, AMD is actively supporting a number of universities and trade associations to expedite the development of lead-free technology.
Source: Techtree
The company claims that for several years it has been striving to reduce the lead content of its PC processor and chipset products and move to lead-free products.
*images.techtree.com/ttimages/story/5131_matter.jpg
The European Union has established a directive that restricts the use of lead by electronics manufacturers. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation takes effect July 1, 2006.
AMD began offering RoHS-compliant processors earlier this month and also has several RoHS-compliant chipsets already available.
Dirk Meyer, president and chief operating officer, microprocessor solutions, AMD, said, "AMD has been committed to using environmentally friendly materials in our operations. AMD is steadfastly developing effective technical solutions that reduce lead content and achieve RoHS compliance without sacrificing other product features."
AMD has formed a lead-free research and development program, and is working with suppliers to establish lead-free standards and testing requirements, as well as to identify lead substitutes.
In addition to its own manufacturing initiatives, AMD is actively supporting a number of universities and trade associations to expedite the development of lead-free technology.
Source: Techtree
