TCS3472_17 Datasheet, PDF (33/40 Pages) ams AG – Red, Green, Blue (RGB), and Clear Light

TCS3472 − Soldering & Storage Information
Storage Information
Moisture Sensitivity
Optical characteristics of the device can be adversely affected
during the soldering process by the release and vaporization of
moisture that has been previously absorbed into the package.
To ensure the package contains the smallest amount of
absorbed moisture possible, each device is dry-baked prior to
being packed for shipping. Devices are packed in a sealed
aluminized envelope called a moisture barrier bag with silica
gel to protect them from ambient moisture during shipping,
handling, and storage before use.
The Moisture Barrier Bags should be stored under the following
conditions:
• Temperature Range < 40°C
• Relative Humidity < 90%
• Total Time - No longer than 12 months from the date code
on the aluminized envelope if unopened.
Rebaking of the reel will be required if the devices have been
stored unopened for more than 12 months and the Humidity
Indicator Card shows the parts to be out of the allowable
moisture region.
Opened reels should be used within 168 hours if exposed to the
following conditions:
• Temperature Range < 30°C
• Relative Humidity < 60%
If rebaking is required, it should be done at 50°C for 12 hours.
The FN package has been assigned a moisture sensitivity level
of MSL 3.
ams Datasheet
[v1-02] 2016-Feb-08
Page 33
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