Title :
LCI for automotive electronic systems: substitution assessment of Ag-Sn for Pb-Sn solder at Ford Motor Company
Author :
Costic, Mia ; Sullivan, John ; Bryant, Barry ; Shangguan, Dongkai
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI, USA
Abstract :
Life cycle assessment (LCA), a holistic methodology, can be used to estimate the environmental performance of conventional lead-based solders and their substitutes. Data collected at Ford plants and/or provided by Ford electronic suppliers are being used to assess the environmental performance of these solders. For this purpose, LCA is being used; a cost analysis is also being conducted
Keywords :
Ford; automobile industry; automotive electronics; costing; environmental factors; soldering; Ag-Sn; Ford Motor Company; Pb-Sn; cost analysis; environmental performance; holistic methodology; life cycle assessment; solders; substitution assessment; Automotive electronics; Automotive engineering; Costs; Electronic components; Electronics industry; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Lead; Manufacturing industries; Silver; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 1996. ISEE-1996., Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2950-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.1996.500398
