SMT device shelf Life

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Does anyone have a listing of recommended usage requirements... - Jun 25, 2003 by Mark Deren

A lot of it depends upon what the lead terminations are and ... - Jun 25, 2003 by RDR

Mark Deren

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SMT device shelf Life | 25 June, 2003

Does anyone have a listing of recommended usage requirements on SMT components.

Can you use SMT resistors which are over 3 years old for example ?

Can you use ICs which are not known to be moisture sensitive but which are over 5 years old.

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RDR

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SMT device shelf Life | 25 June, 2003

A lot of it depends upon what the lead terminations are and the storage conditions. For example if they are tin you will run into trouble. We have used all types of parts that are all ages (We just started doing BGAs that are 5 years old.) I don't know of any reliability or functionality issues with old parts just potential assembly issues. You may want to sample some of these for solderability prior to putting into production. Russ

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