As one element of a program to reduce the burden on the global environment, conversion to lead-free electronic equipment has been proposed for electronic equipment makers. In addition, in Europe and elsewhere a movement toward regulation of lead is evident and progress is being made in the study and development of lead-free solutions. In regard to electronic devices also, which are the components that make up electronic equipment, development work aimed at lead-free solutions is proceeding at JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) and at device makers, and the results are about to be applied in some products. At Oki Electric, we also are working on lead-free solutions for electronic equipment. In the Semiconductor Group, we have been working on lead-free terminals for IC packages and have completed development work to enable adoption in mass production. From business year 2001, we will begin mass production and delivery of a part of our products using lead-free techniques.
Kazuhiko SERA, Shinji MURAKI
Kazuhiko SERA, Shinji MURAKI
