Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Information
RoHS is European Directive 2002/95/EC, that bans cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
lead, mercury, PBBs (polybrominated biphenyls), and PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl
ethers) by July 2006.
Due to environmental concerns, the need for RoHS compliant solutions in electronic
components and systems is receiving increasing attention. Cinch is committed to
working with our customers to be able to offer products that meet their specific
needs while complying with RoHS legislation.
RoHS compliant parts are available in Cinchs core product portfolio with new part numbers.
Below is a chart outlining our general changes.
| RoHS substance |
Usage |
Alternative |
| Lead |
Terminal Finishes, Solders |
Matte Tin, SAC 305 |
| Mercury |
Not used |
N/A |
| Cadmium |
Terminal Finishes |
Matte Tin |
| Hexavalent Chromium |
Protective Coatings |
Trivalent Chromium |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) |
Flame Retardant in plastics |
RoHS Compliant Plastics |
| Polybrominated Diphenyls ethers (PBDE) |
Flame Retardant in plastics |
RoHS Compliant Plastics |
Product Specific statements
D-SUBMINIATURE
Certain D-Subminiatures products are now being offered in RoHS compliant versions. These RoHS compliant parts have new part numbers which are different from their non-RoHS equivalents.
Cinch RoHS compliant D-Subminiatures parts contain Trivalent Chromium in place of any Hexavalent Chromium previously used in protective coatings. In addition, Matte Tin plating is used in place of any Tin/lead plating previously used on either shells or contact areas.
TELCO (RIBBONS)
Certain Telco (Ribbon) products are now being offered in RoHS compliant versions. These RoHS compliant parts have new part numbers which are different from their non-RoHS equivalents.
Cinch RoHS compliant Telco (Ribbon) parts contain Trivalent Chromium in place of any Hexavalent Chromium previously used in protective coatings. In addition, Matte Tin plating is used in place of any Tin/lead plating previously used on either shells or contact areas.
JONES
Certain Jones products are now being offered in RoHS compliant versions. These RoHS compliant parts have new part numbers which are different from their non-RoHS equivalents.
Cinch RoHS compliant Jones parts contain Trivalent Chromium in place of any Hexavalent Chromium previously used in protective coatings. In addition, Matte Tin plating is used in place of any Cadmium previously used on contact areas.
BARRIERS
Cinchs Barrier products have always been RoHS compliant and will continue to be offered under existing part numbers.
COMMERCIAL CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Certain Commercial Cable Assembly products are now being offered in RoHS compliant versions. These RoHS compliant parts have new part numbers which are different from their non-RoHS equivalents.
Cinch RoHS compliant Commercial Cable Assemblies contain RoHS compliant versions of D-subminiature or Ribbon connector products. In addition, SAC 305 solder is used in place of any Tin/lead solder previously used.
MISC. COMMERCIAL
RoHS compliance of products in Cinchs Miscellaneous Commercial line varies. For RoHS compliance status of a particular miscellaneous commercial part, please contact Cinch.
RF
Cinchs RF line is not RoHS compliant and we have no plans to make them compliant at this time.
CIN::APSE and iQ
Cinchs CIN::APSE and iQ products have always been RoHS compliant and will continue to be offered under existing part numbers.
ModIce
Cinchs ModIce products have always been RoHS compliant and will continue to be offered under existing part numbers.
SHS Harness Connectors
Cinchs SHS Harness Connector products have always been RoHS compliant and will continue to be offered under existing part numbers.
SHS Headers
All SHS Headers will have a RoHS compliant version by June 1st 2006. These RoHS compliant parts have new part numbers which are different from their non-RoHS equivalents.
Cinch SHS Header RoHS compliant parts contain Trivalent Chromium in place of any Hexavalent Chromium previously used in protective coatings. In addition, Matte Tin plating is used in place of any Tin/lead plating previously used on contact areas.
Omega (Mil-C-26500)
Cinchs Omega line is not RoHS compliant and we have no plans to make them compliant at this time.
FQIS
Cinchs FQIS line is not RoHS compliant and we have no plans to make them compliant at this time.
Duracon
Cinchs Duracon line is not RoHS compliant but we currently reviewing the line to determine areas we may offer a compliant part at a later date.