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Intel Gets the Lead Out of Chips


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Eco Semiconductors - Intel Gets the Lead Out of Chips
Intel Gets the Lead Out of Chips
Published: May 24, 07
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Semiconductor giant, Intel Corporation, is working to eliminate lead in its microprocessors. This is an environmental strategy that will be implemented in its new product line of chips scheduled to be produced later this year. Alloys, such as tin, silver, and copper will replace the lead/tin solder currently in use.

Intel Corp. says it is stripping out the tiny amount of lead still contained in its chips. Intel has already removed about 95 percent of the toxic metal since 2004 and will eliminate the remainder — 0.02 grams — beginning with a new line of chips that go into production later this year. Tin/lead solder used to connect the processor to the motherboard will be replaced with an alloy comprised instead of tin, silver and copper. The Santa Clara-based chip maker says its decision is fueled by concerns over lead's environmental and public-health dangers and is part of the company's overall environmental push. (msnbc.msn)

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