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Tyco Electronics Power Systems
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Data Sheet
August 22, 2006
36 Vdc to 75 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 5.0 Vdc Output; 10 A to 20 A
QW010/015/020 Series Power Modules: dc-dc Converters;
Surface Mount Information
(continued)
MSL Rating
The QW series SMT modules have a MSL rating of 2.
Storage and Handling
The recommended storage environment and handling proce-
dures for moisture-sensitive surface mount packages is
detailed in J-STD-033 Rev. A (Handling, Packing, Shipping
and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount
Devices). Moisture barrier bags (MBB) with desiccant are
required for MSL ratings of 2 or greater. These sealed pack-
ages should not be broken until time of use. Once the origi-
nal package is broken, the floor life of the product at
conditions of £ 30°C and 60% relative humidity varies
according to the MSL rating (see J-STD-033A). The shelf life
for dry packed SMT packages will be a minimum of 12
months from the bag seal date, when stored at the following
conditions: < 40° C, < 90% relative humidity.
Post Solder Cleaning and Drying Considerations
Post solder cleaning is usually the final circuit-board
assembly process prior to electrical board testing. The result
of inadequate cleaning and drying can affect both the
reliability of a power module and the testability of the finished
circuit-board assembly. For guidance on appropriate
soldering, cleaning and drying procedures, refer to Tyco
Electronics Board Mounted Power Modules: Soldering and
Cleaning Application Note (AP01-056EPS).
Figure 53. Recommended linear reflow profile using Sn/
Ag/Cu solder.
Solder Ball and Cleanliness Requirements
The open frame (no case or potting) power module will meet
the solder ball requirements per J-STD-001B. These require-
ments state that solder balls must neither be loose nor violate
the power module minimum electrical spacing.
The cleanliness designator of the open frame power module
is C00 (per J specification).
Per J-STD-020 Rev. C
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Reflow Time (Seconds)
R
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w
T
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p
(°
C)
Heating Zone
1°C/Second
Peak Temp 260°C
* Min. Time Above 235°C
15 Seconds
*Time Above 217°C
60 Seconds
Cooling
Zone