Hybrid Couplers 3dB, 90º
Type PC2025A2100AT00
AUTOMATED SMT ASSEMBLY
The following section describes the guidelines for
automated SMT assembly of MLOTM RF devices which are
typically Land Grid Array (LGA) packages or side termination
SMT packages.
surface mount assembly of MLOTM RF devices onto the
PCB. Stencil thickness and aperture openings should be
adjusted according to the optimal solder volume. The
following are general recommendations for SMT mounting
of MLOTM devices onto the PCB.
Control of solder and solder paste volume is critical for
SMT REFLOW PROFILE
Common IR or convection reflow SMT processes shall be
used for the assembly. Standard SMT reflow profiles, for
eutectic and Pb free solders, can be used to surface mount
the MLOTM devices onto the PCB. In all cases, a
temperature gradient of 3°C/sec, or less, should be
maintained to prevent warpage of the package and to
ensure that all joints reflow properly. Additional soak time
and slower preheating time may be required to improve the
out-gassing of solder paste. In addition, the reflow profile
depends on the PCB density and the type of solder paste
used. Standard no-clean solder paste is generally
recommended. If another type of flux is used, complete
removal of flux residual may be necessary. Example of a
typical lead free reflow profile is shown below:
tp
Tp
Critical Zone
TL to Tp
Ramp-up
TL
tL
Ts max
Ts min
Ramp-down
ts
Preheat
25
t 25ºC to Peak
Time
Profile Parameter
Pb free, Convection, IR/Convection
3ºC/second max.
150ºC to 200ºC
Ramp-up rate (Tsmax to Tp)
Preheat temperature (Ts min to Ts max)
Preheat time (ts)
Time above TL, 217ºC (tL)
Peak temperature (Tp)
60 – 180 seconds
60 – 120 seconds
260°C
Time within 5ºC of peak temperature (tp)
Ramp-down rate
Time 25ºC to peak temperature
10 – 20 seconds
4ºC/second max.
6 minutes max.
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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