This part of IEC 60068 specifies whisker tests for electric or electronic components
representing the finished stage, with tin or tin-alloy finish. However, the standard does not
specify tests for whiskers that may grow as a result of external mechanical stress.
This test method is employed by a relevant specification (international component or
application specification) with transfer of the test severities to be applied and with defined
acceptance criteria.
Where tests described in this standard are considered for other components, e.g. mechanical
parts as used in electrical or electronic equipment, it should be ensured that the material
system and whisker growth mechanisms are comparable.
BS EN 60068-2-82:2007 history
2007BS EN 60068-2-82:2007 Environmental testing - Tests - Test Tx - Whisker test methods for electronic and electric components