Through-Hole Soldering Information
Lead-Free Soldering
The EHHD010A0B xx RoHS-compliant through-hole products
use SAC (Sn/Ag/Cu) Pb-free solder and RoHS-compliant
components. They are designed to be processed through
single or dual wave soldering machines. The pins have a
RoHS-compliant finish that is compatible with both Pb and Pb-
free wave soldering processes. A maximum preheat rate of
3C/s is suggested. The wave preheat process should be such
that the temperature of the power module board is kept
below 210C. For Pb solder, the recommended pot
temperature is 260C, while the Pb-free solder pot is 270C
max.
Paste-in-Hole Soldering
The EHHD010A0B xx module is compatible with reflow paste-
in-hole soldering processes shown in Figures 24-26. Since the
EHHD010A0B xxZ module is not packaged per J-STD-033
Rev.A, the module must be baked prior to the paste-in-hole
reflow process. Please contact your ABB Sales Representative
for further information.
Pick and Place
The EHHD010A0B modules use an open frame construction
and are designed for a fully automated assembly process. The
modules are fitted with a label designed to provide a large
surface area for pick and place operations. The label meets all
the requirements for surface mount processing, as well as
safety standards, and is able to withstand reflow
temperatures of up to 300oC. The label also carries product
information such as product code, serial number and the
location of manufacture.
Figure 23. Pick and Place Location.
Nozzle Recommendations
The module weight has been kept to a minimum by using
open frame construction. Even so, these modules have a
relatively large mass when compared to conventional SMT
components. Variables such as nozzle size, tip style, vacuum
pressure and placement speed should be considered to
optimize this process. The minimum recommended nozzle
diameter for reliable operation is 6mm. The maximum nozzle
outer diameter, which will safely fit within the allowable
component spacing, is 9 mm.
Oblong or oval nozzles up to 11 x 9 mm may also be used
within the space available.
Tin Lead Soldering
The EHHD010A0B power modules are lead free modules and
can be soldered either in a lead-free solder process or in a
conventional Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) process. It is recommended
that the customer review data sheets in order to customize
the solder reflow profile for each application board assembly.
The following instructions must be observed when soldering
these units. Failure to observe these instructions may result
in the failure of or cause damage to the modules and can
adversely affect long-term reliability.
In a conventional Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) solder process, peak reflow
temperatures are limited to less than 235°C. Typically, the
eutectic solder melts at 183°C, wets the land, and
subsequently wicks the device connection. Sufficient time
must be allowed to fuse the plating on the connection to
ensure a reliable
solder joint. There are several types of reflow technologies
currently used in the industry. These power modules can be
reliably soldered using natural forced convection, IR (radiant
infrared), or a combination of convection/IR. For reliable
soldering, the solder reflow profile should be established by
accurately measuring the modules connector temperatures.
Lead Free Soldering
The –Z version of the EHHD010A0B modules are lead-free (Pb-
free) and RoHS compliant and are both forward and backward
compatible in a Pb-free and a SnPb soldering process. Failure
to observe the instructions below may result in the failure of
or cause damage to the modules and can adversely affect
long-term reliability.