RoHS non-compliance — what it means for your BOM
This part is RoHS non-compliant, which means it contains lead (Pb) in the solder finish or die-attach material. For new designs bound for EU or California markets, this is a showstopper unless the application falls under an exemption (e.g., high-reliability aerospace, medical implant, or military equipment). For legacy repair or maintenance of existing non-RoHS boards, it is often the exact match needed to maintain original signal timing and reliability. Verify your compliance path before specifying.
Package and handling note
Bulk packaging (tubes) is the standard delivery format for through-hole DIP logic. The SN74S22N is not available in tape-and-reel, so automated pick-and-place lines will require tube feeders or manual handling. For high-volume assembly, plan for tube-to-tube transfer or consider a surface-mount alternative like the SN74F00DR if the board layout allows. The through-hole package offers robust mechanical retention in high-vibration environments but consumes more board area than SMT equivalents.
