As the global electronics industry sorts out the impact of RoHS on their next generation designs, the aerospace and defense industry also considers the ramifications for next generation platforms while keeping an eye on how legacy systems will be affected. Divin has kept a keen eye on developments in this area and has a specific roadmap to meet the lead-free initiative.For the aerospace and defense industry, leaded solders and plating have been used for many years. In fact, many portions of the industry held exemptions from certain regulations involving lead. Moving forward, it is not as cut and dry.