Darrin wrote:
I agree that RoHS isn't a bad thing, but I wish EU laws were a bit more flexible to allow non-RoHS components to be marketed for devices developed before RoHS laws cam into effect.
RoHS allows for the use of non-compliant components produced before the directive was introduced, since a lot of machinery would be without spares otherwise. But I don't think it usually covers solder, and using non-RoHS parts made after the directive is out of question.
Similar directives will be introduced in the entire world sooner or later, so perhaps GVP-M had to make these boards before they became illegal even in America.
