[volt-nuts] Availability of 3458A in Europe after the end of 2016.

[Chuck Harris]

RoHS does not apply to test equipment.

It was meant to keep hazardous substances out of the
hands of consumers, and the trash.

-Chuck Harris

Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) wrote:
> On 13 November 2016 at 09:19, Alessandro Saporetti <saposoft at sica-it.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi all
>> Just got back from Electronica in Munich where i did have a small
>> conversation with keysight people about 3458A Rohs issue, they have a vague
>> idea about when it will kick-in , but where sure about availability of the
>> meter in the future.
>> Probably they have some kind of workaround to avoid shortage on the
>> market. (not that a beast like 3458A goes by the millions)
>>
> 
> The problem might be a bit more complicated than just the lead in solder -
> see for example the recent discussion about low-EMF from solder with
> cadmium in.
> 
> As an EU member myself and maker/seller of electronics equipment shall I
>> say that EU regulation are at least byzantine and usually you can read it
>> from left to right and reverse , so let’s see what happens.
>>
> 
> I feel one advantage of the UK leaving the European Union. The regulations
> we introduce will not have to have such a large committee for approval, and
> don't need to be translated in numerous different languages.
> 
> Of course, the other advantage, is I will be able to buy a 3458A if I want
> to !!
> 
> Dr. David Kirkby Ph.D CEng MIET