As a start download JESD 22A121, which describes the testing methodology. Also download the iNEMI report on tin whiskers. That'll get you started. Your path will be more apparent after you review these. Rich K / Kimball 847-621-7310 ________________________________ From: tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Curt McNamara Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:47 PM To: tinwhiskers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tinwhiskers] Reliability? OK - have a customer with an industrial control who is going RoHS. He wants to know how we can do an effective reliability test to determine that tin whiskers will not be a problem. Curt Curt McNamara, P.E. // principal electrical engineer Logic Product Development 411 Washington Ave. N. Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55401 T // 612.436.5178 F // 612.672.9489 www.logicpd.com <http://www.logicpd.com/> / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. From: tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Burke Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:43 PM To: tinwhiskers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tinwhiskers] Subscriptions to the listing Hi Guys, Please feel free to post............. Having put this list up about 5 hours ago I can tell you that there have been approximately 60 people subscribe to the listing so questions posted are sure to get some lively dialog given some of the member companies on the list. John Burke (408) 515 4992