Surface mount information, Austin superlynx ii, Pick and place – GE Industrial Solutions ATM020A0X3-SR User Manual
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Data Sheet
September 10, 2013
Austin SuperLynx II
TM
SMT Non-isolated Power Modules:
2.4 – 3.63Vdc input; 0.75Vdc to 2.0Vdc Output; 20A output current
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POWER
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Surface Mount Information
Pick and Place
The Austin SuperLynx II
TM
SMT modules use an open
frame construction and are designed for a fully
automated assembly process. The modules are fitted
with a label designed to provide a large surface area
for pick and place operations. The label meets all the
requirements for surface mount processing, as well as
safety standards, and is able to withstand reflow
temperatures of up to 300
o
C. The label also carries
product information such as product code, serial
number and the location of manufacture.
Figure 27. Pick and Place Location.
Nozzle Recommendations
The module weight has been kept to a minimum by
using open frame construction. Even so, these
modules have a relatively large mass when compared
to conventional SMT components. Variables such as
nozzle size, tip style, vacuum pressure and placement
speed should be considered to optimize this process.
The minimum recommended nozzle diameter for
reliable operation is 6mm. The maximum nozzle outer
diameter, which will safely fit within the allowable
component spacing, is 9 mm.
Oblong or oval nozzles up to 11 x 9 mm may also be
used within the space available.
Tin Lead Soldering
The Austin SuperLynx II
TM
SMT power modules are
lead free modules and can be soldered either in a
lead-free solder process or in a conventional Tin/Lead
(Sn/Pb) process. It is recommended that the
customer review data sheets in order to customize the
solder reflow profile for each application board
assembly. The following instructions must be
observed when soldering these units. Failure to
observe these instructions may result in the failure of
or cause damage to the modules, and can adversely
affect long-term reliability.
In a conventional Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) solder process
peak reflow temperatures are limited to less than
235
o
C. Typically, the eutectic solder melts at 183
o
C,
wets the land, and subsequently wicks the device
connection. Sufficient time must be allowed to fuse
the plating on the connection to ensure a reliable
solder joint. There are several types of SMT reflow
technologies currently used in the industry. These
surface mount power modules can be reliably
soldered using natural forced convection, IR (radiant
infrared), or a combination of convection/IR. For
reliable soldering the solder reflow profile should be
established by accurately measuring the modules CP
connector temperatures.
R
E
FLOW
TEM
P
(°
C)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Preheat zo ne
max 4
o
Cs
-1
So ak zo ne
30-240s
Heat zo ne
max 4
o
Cs
-1
Peak Temp 235
o
C
Coo ling
zone
1-4
o
Cs
-1
T
lim
above
205
o
C
REFLOW TIME (S)
Figure 28. Reflow Profile for Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)
process
M
AX TE
M
P
S
O
LD
ER (
°C)
200
205
210
215
220
225
230
235
240
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Figure 29. Time Limit Curve Above 205
o
C for
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) process