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Linear Technology Offers All Products in Lead-Free Versions

February 14, 2005 by Jeff Shepard

Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced that all of the company’s products are available in lead-free versions as an ordering option. This is part of the company’s commitment to meeting the European Community’s Reduction of Hazardous Substances guidelines.

In addition to offering lead-free plating, Linear Technology will also provide by mid-2005 an improved plastic mold compound that eliminates antimony trioxide and elemental bromine for a more environmentally friendly packaging alternative. The company’s goal is to replace these flame retardants with environmentally friendly alternatives that meet flammability standards, while improving the product reliability.

Linear Technology CEO Lothar Maier stated, "We are fully committed to protecting the environment for our employees, our customers and the communities we serve. By making Linear Technology’s entire product line available in lead-free versions, we are taking a leadership role in reducing lead content, while ensuring that our customers continue to receive products of the highest quality and reliability."