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General handling precaution and storage notices

AN4043

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General handling precaution and storage notices

The incidence of thermal and/or mechanical stress to the semiconductor devices due to

improper handling may result in significant deterioration of their electrical characteristics

and/or reliability.

The SLLIMM-nano is an ESD sensitive device and it may be damaged in the case of ESD

shocks. All equipment used to handle power modules must comply with ESD standards

including transportation, storage, and assembly.

Transportation

Be careful when handling the SLLIMM-nano and packaging material. Ensure that the

module is not subjected to mechanical vibration or shock during transport. Do not throw or

drop in order to ensure that the SLLIMM-nano is correctly functioning before boarding. Wet

conditions are dangerous and moisture can also adversely affect the packaging. Hold the

package in such a way as to avoid touching the leads during mounting. Putting package

boxes upside down, leaning them at an angle, or giving them uneven stress may cause the

terminals to be deformed or the resin to be damaged.

Throwing or dropping the packaging boxes may cause the modules to be damaged. Wetting

the packaging boxes may cause the malfunction of modules when operating. Pay attention

when transporting in wet conditions.

Storage

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Do not force or load external pressure on the modules while they are in storage

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Humidity should be kept within the range of 40% to 75%, the temperature should not go

over 35 °C or below 5 °C

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Lead solder ability is degraded by lead oxidation or corrosion. So using storage areas

where there is minimal temperature fluctuation is highly recommended

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The presence of harmful gases or dusty conditions is not acceptable for storage

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Use antistatic containers.

Electrical shock and thermal injury

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Do not touch either module or heatsink when the SLLIMM-nano is operating to avoid

sustaining an electrical shock and/or a burn injury.

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