Application Literature
Handling
Application Note 1035 (Versatile Link) - AV02-0730EN
Versatile Link components are auto-insertable. When
wave soldering is performed with Versatile Link compo-
nents, the optical port plug should be left in to prevent
contamination of the port. Do not use reflow solder
processes (i.e., infrared reflow or vapor-phase reflow).
Nonhalogenated water soluble fluxes (i.e., 0% chloride),
not rosin based fluxes, are recommended for use with
Versatile Link components.
Package and Handling Information
The compact Versatile Link package is made of a flame-
retardant material and uses the same pad layout as a
standard, eight-pin dual-in-line package. Horizontal,
Vertical, and Tilted (30°) packages are available. These
low profile Versatile Link packages are stackable and are
enclosed to provide a dust-resistant seal. Snap action
simplex, simplex latching, duplex, and duplex latching
connectors are offered with simplex or duplex cables.
Versatile Link components are moisture sensitive
devices and are shipped in a moisture sealed bag. If the
components are exposed to air for an extended period of
time, they may require a baking step before the soldering
process. Refer to the special labeling on the shipping tube
for details.
Package Orientation
Performance and pinouts for the horizontal, vertical, and
tilted (30°) packages are identical. To provide additional
attachment support for the vertical Versatile Link
housing, the designer has the option of using a self-
tapping screw through a printed circuit board into a
mounting hole at the bottom of the package. For most
applications this is not necessary.
Recommended Chemicals for Cleaning/Degreasing
Alcohols: methyl, isopropyl, isobutyl. Aliphatics: hexane,
heptane. Other: soap solution, naphtha.
Do not use partially halogenated hydrocarbons such
as 1,1.1 trichloroethane, ketones such as MEK, acetone,
chloroform, ethyl acetate, methylene dichloride, phenol,
methylene chloride, or N-methylpyrolldone. Also, Avago
does not recommend the use of cleaners that use
halogenated hydrocarbons because of their potential en-
vironmental harm.
Package Housing Color
Versatile Link components and simplex connectors are
color coded to eliminate confusion when making con-
nections. Receiver packages are black and transmitter
packages are gray in color respectively.
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