scope:

AIM

The aim of this NATO standardization recommendation (STANREC) is to list recommended practices regarding:

1. The worldwide electronics supply industry is adopting lead (Pb) free materials and processes in their manufactured and assembled electronics products. Ultimately, these Pb-free electronic assemblies are being introduced into the inventories of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who must make a determination as to whether to use them, reject them, or rework them. This decision process driven by the fact that the use of Pb-free electronics poses a potential product risk and could compromise end use.

2. This STANREC avails NATO of best practices in the mitigation of the impacts of Pb-free electronics in defense systems.