Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 26 03:25:02 EDT 2010 | grahamcooper22
HI, regarding the baking....why are you doing it every 72 hours ? How many times has each device been baked ? If you are worried about moisture in the devices the best policy is to store them correctly in dry packs or dry cabinets or bake them once j
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 21 04:37:26 EDT 2009 | grahamcooper22
Manufacturers of non hermetic SMT components have to test their devices as per IPC JEDEC 20C to check their reflow and moisture sensitivity. In this spec they pass them through reflow 3 times, then check them for damage and retest their performance.
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 13 11:22:50 EST 2001 | fmonette
Dave, Hany, I was actually surprised to hear that topside SMT components can reach such a high temperature during wave soldering. If this is the case then the concern for component damage is very valid. This morning I discussed this issue with Jac
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 09 10:40:45 EST 2010 | grahamcooper22
MSL 3 means you can have the devices open for a maximum of 168 hours in an atmosphere of less then or equal to 30 C and 60% RH. If the humidity is less then 60% then it means the devices will absorb less moisture in a given time, but even at 40% RH y
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 26 05:22:59 EDT 2009 | grahamcooper22
Hi Sergey, I agree with your probable cause. Maybe if you still have a component you can bake it before reflow to DRY it. Then if the problem doesn't happen in reflow you have surely proved the cause. Consult IPC JEDEC 33B spec for storage and Drying
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 19 03:50:37 EDT 2010 | grahamcooper22
Some things you have to be sure of... Can you guarantee the LEDS are DRY when you receive them ? They may be packed in dry bags but when was this done and has the LED distributor had them open at his site ? Using vacuum sealed dry packs is a good way
Electronics Forum | Mon Mar 19 08:56:17 EST 2001 | fmonette
One very important consideration in your situation is to determine if you have moisture sensitive components on these boards. If you have any device classified level 3 or higher then you have a very high level of risk associated with moisture sensit
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 18 18:07:21 EDT 2010 | grahamcooper22
Hi, First check what the Moisture Sensitivity Level of the LEDS is....you may need to ask the LED manufacturer. Once you've established it is moisture sensitive then follow latest version of IPC JEDEC 33 spec. for storage of them and drying them if t
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 23 10:16:47 EDT 2011 | blnorman
If these are moisture sensitive they are required to be shipped in a moisture barrier bag and labeled as moisture sensitive. Depending on which moisture sensitivity level (MSL) the components have, floor life can range from unlimited to a mandatory
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 14 11:51:24 EST 2001 | fmonette
Popcorning is the common designation for defects related to the moiture sensitivity of plastic molded components, like PBGAs. The plastic body of these parts will absorb moisture from the ambiant atmosphere on your factory floor. If a critical level
