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AV02-2377EN - November 18, 2010

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Moisture Sensitivity and Handling

The ALMD-Lx36 series oval package has a Moisture

Sensitive Level 2a rating per JEDEC J-STD-020. Refer to

Avago Application Note AN5305, Handling of Moisture

Sensitive Surface Mount Devices, for additional details

and a review of proper handling procedures.

A. Storage before use

x An unopened moisture barrier bag (MBB) can be

stored at < 40° C/90% RH for 12 months. If the actual

shelf life has exceeded 12 months and the humidity

indicator card (HIC) indicates that baking is not

required then it is safe to reflow solder the LEDs per

the original MSL rating.

x It is recommended that the MBB not be opened

prior to assembly (e.g. for IQC).

B. Control after opening the MBB

x The humidity indicator card (HIC) shall be read

immediately upon opening of the MBB.

x The LEDs must be kept at < 30° C/60% RH at all

times, and all high temperature related processes

including soldering, curing or rework need to be

completed within 672 hours.

C. Control for unfinished tape and reel parts

x Unused LEDs must be stored in a sealed MBB with a

desiccant or desiccator at < 5% RH.

D. Control of assembled boards

x If the PCB soldered with the LEDs is to be subjected

to other high temperature processes, the PCB needs

to be stored in a sealed MBB with desiccant or

desiccator at < 5% RH to ensure that all LEDs have

not exceeded their floor life of 672 hours

E. Baking is required if:

x The HIC indicator is not BROWN at 10% and is AZURE

at 5%

x The LEDs are exposed to a condition of > 30° C/60%

RH at any time.

x The LED floor life exceeded 672 hours.

The recommended baking condition is: 60 ± 5° C for 20

hours.