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Document Number 81242
Rev. 1.1, 31-Aug-07
Vishay Semiconductors
VLMB/BG/TG31..
RECOMMENDED METHOD OF STORAGE
Dry box storage is recommended as soon as the
aluminum bag has been opened to prevent moisture
absorption. The following conditions should be
observed, if dry boxes are not available:
• Storage temperature 10 °C to 30 °C
• Storage humidity ≤ 60 % RH max.
After more than 672 h under these conditions moisture
content will be too high for reflow soldering.
In case of moisture absorption, the devices will recover
to the former condition by drying under the following
condition:
192 h at 40 °C + 5 °C/- 0 °C and < 5 % RH (dry air/
nitrogen) or
96 h at 60 °C + 5 °C and < 5 % RH for all device
containers or
24 h at 100 °C + 5 °C not suitable for reel
or tubes.
An EIA JEDEC Standard JESD22-A112 level 2a label
is included on all dry bags.
Example of JESD22-A112 level 2a label
ESD PRECAUTION
Proper storage and handling procedures should be
followed to prevent ESD damage to the devices
especially when they are removed from the antistatic
shielding bag. Electro-static sensitive devices warning
labels are on the packaging.
VISHAY SEMICONDUCTORS STANDARD
BAR CODE LABELS
The Vishay Semiconductors standard bar code labels
are printed at final packing areas. The labels are on
each packing unit and contain Vishay Semiconductors
specific data.
L E V E L
CAUTION
This bag contains
MOISTURE –SENSITIVE DEVICES
1. Shelf life in sealed bag 12 months at <40°C and < 90% relative humidity (RH)
2. After this bag is opened devices that will be subjected to infrared reflow,
vapor-phase reflow, or equivalent processing (peak package body temp.
260°C) must be:
a) Mounted within
672 hours at factory condition of < 30°C/60%RH or
b) Stored at <10% RH.
3. Devices require baking before mounting if:
a) Humidity Indicator Card is >10% when read at 23°C + 5°C or
b) 2a or 2b is not met.
4. If baking is required, devices may be baked for:
192 hours at 40°C + 5°C/-0°C and <5%RH (dry air/nitrogen) or
96 hours at 60±5
o
Cand <5%RH For all device containers or
24 hours at 100±5°C Not suitable for reels or tubes
Bag Seal Date: ______________________________
(If blank, see bar code label)
Note: LEVEL defined by EIA JEDEC Standard JESD22-A113
2a
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