Soldering, Introduction, Through-hole mount packages – Philips TDA1519C User Manual
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TDA1519C
SOLDERING
Introduction
This text gives a very brief insight to a complex technology. 
A more in-depth account of soldering ICs can be found in 
our “Data Handbook IC26; Integrated Circuit Packages” 
(document order number 9398 652 90011).
There is no soldering method that is ideal for all IC 
packages. Wave soldering is often preferred when 
through-hole and surface mount components are mixed on 
one printed-circuit board. Wave soldering can still be used 
for certain surface mount ICs, but it is not suitable for fine 
pitch SMDs. In these situations reflow soldering is 
recommended. Driven by legislation and environmental 
forces the worldwide use of lead-free solder pastes is 
increasing. 
Through-hole mount packages
S
OLDERING
BY
DIPPING
OR
BY
SOLDER
WAVE
Typical dwell time of the leads in the wave ranges from 
3 to 4 seconds at 250
C or 265 C, depending on solder
material applied, SnPb or Pb-free respectively.
The total contact time of successive solder waves must not 
exceed 5 seconds.
The device may be mounted up to the seating plane, but 
the temperature of the plastic body must not exceed the 
specified maximum storage temperature (T
stg(max)
). If the
printed-circuit board has been pre-heated, forced cooling 
may be necessary immediately after soldering to keep the 
temperature within the permissible limit.
M
ANUAL
SOLDERING
Apply the soldering iron (24 V or less) to the lead(s) of the 
package, either below the seating plane or not more than 
2 mm above it. If the temperature of the soldering iron bit 
is less than 300
C it may remain in contact for up to
10 seconds. If the bit temperature is between 
300 and 400
C, contact may be up to 5 seconds.
Surface mount packages
R
EFLOW
SOLDERING
Reflow soldering requires solder paste (a suspension of 
fine solder particles, flux and binding agent) to be applied 
to the printed-circuit board by screen printing, stencilling or 
pressure-syringe dispensing before package placement. 
Several methods exist for reflowing; for example, 
convection or convection/infrared heating in a conveyor 
type oven. Throughput times (preheating, soldering and 
cooling) vary between 100 and 200 seconds depending 
on heating method. 
Typical reflow peak temperatures range from 
215 to 270
C depending on solder paste material. The
top-surface temperature of the packages should 
preferably be kept:
 below 225 C (SnPb process) or below 245 C (Pb-free 
process)
– for all the BGA, HTSSON..T and SSOP-T packages
– for packages with a thickness
Š 2.5 mm
– for packages with a thickness < 2.5 mm and a volume
 350 mm
3
so called thick/large packages.
 below 240 C (SnPb process) or below 260 C (Pb-free
process) for packages with a thickness < 2.5 mm and a 
volume < 350 mm
3
so called small/thin packages.
Moisture sensitivity precautions, as indicated on packing, 
must be respected at all times.
W
AVE
SOLDERING
Conventional single wave soldering is not recommended 
for surface mount devices (SMDs) or printed-circuit boards 
with a high component density, as solder bridging and 
non-wetting can present major problems. 
To overcome these problems the double-wave soldering 
method was specifically developed. 
If wave soldering is used the following conditions must be 
observed for optimal results:
 Use a double-wave soldering method comprising a 
turbulent wave with high upward pressure followed by a 
smooth laminar wave.
 For packages with leads on two sides and a pitch (e):
– larger than or equal to 1.27 mm, the footprint
longitudinal axis is preferred to be parallel to the 
transport direction of the printed-circuit board;
– smaller than 1.27 mm, the footprint longitudinal axis
must be parallel to the transport direction of the 
printed-circuit board. 
The footprint must incorporate solder thieves at the 
downstream end.
 For packages with leads on four sides, the footprint must
be placed at a 45
 angle to the transport direction of the
printed-circuit board. The footprint must incorporate 
solder thieves downstream and at the side corners.
During placement and before soldering, the package must 
be fixed with a droplet of adhesive. The adhesive can be 
applied by screen printing, pin transfer or syringe 
