AXE1/AXE2
7
ACCTB4E 201107-T
NOTES FOR USE
Connector mounting
When the working environment is dry, be
careful for static buildup.
The buildup of static electricity
occasionally causes the products to cling
to the taping material. To prevent static
buildup, it is recommended that you
maintain the relative humidity of your
working environment at 40 to 60%, while
eliminating static using an ionizer or other
means.
Soldering
1) Manual soldering.
• Due to the low profile, if an excessive
amount of solder is applied to this
product during manual soldering, the
solder may creep up to near the contact
points, or interference by solder may
cause imperfect contact.
• Make sure that the soldering iron tip is
heated within the temperature and time
limits indicated in the specifications.
• Flux from the solder wire ma y adhere to
the contact surfaces during soldering
operations. After soldering, carefully
check the contact surfaces and clean off
any flux before use.
• Be aware that a load applied to the
connector terminals while soldering may
displace the contact.
• Thoroughly clean the iron tip.
2) Reflow soldering
• Screen-printing is recommended for
printing paste solder.
• To determine the relationship between
the screen opening area and the PC-
board foot pattern area, refer to the
diagrams in the recommended patterns
for PC boards and metal masks. Make
sure to use the terminal tip as a reference
position when setting.
Avoid an excessive amount of solder
from being applied, otherwise,
interference by the solder will cause an
imperfect contact.
• Consult us when using a screen-printing
thickness other than that recommended.
• Depending on the size of the connector
being used, self alignment may not be
possible. Accordingly, carefully position
the terminal with the PC board pattern.
• The recommended reflow temperature
profile is given in the figure below
Recommended reflow temperature profile
• The temperature is measured on the
surface of the PC board near the
connector terminal.
• Some solder and flux types may cause
serious solder creeping. Take the solder
and flux characteristics into consideration
when setting the reflow soldering
conditions.
3) Reworking on a soldered portion
• Finish reworking in one operation.
• For reworking of the solder bridge, use
a soldering iron with a flat tip. Do not add
flux, otherwise, the flux may creep to the
contact parts.
• Use a soldering iron whose tip
temperature is within the temperature
range specified in the specifications.
Do not dr op the pr oduct or handle it
carelessly. Otherwise, the terminals
may become deformed due to
excessive force or the solderability
during reflow soldering may degrade.
Do not insert or remove the
connector when it is not soldered.
Also, forcibly applied external
pressure on the terminals can weaken
the adherence of the terminals to the
molded part or cause the terminals to
lose their evenness.
Excessive prying-force applied to
one end may cause product breakage
and separation of the solder joints at
the terminal.
In particular, when removing the
connector, be sure not to tilt the
connector exceeding 15 degrees
widthwise. Excessive f orce applied f or
insertion in a pivot action as shown
may also cause product breakage.
Align the header and socket positions
before connecting them.
When cutting or bending the PC
board after mounting the connector,
be careful that the soldered sections
are subjected to excessive forces.
Notes when using a FPC.
When the connector is soldered to an
FPC board, during its insertion and
removal procedures, forces may be
applied to the terminals and cause the
soldering to come off. It is recommended
to use a reinforcement board on the
backside of the FPC board to which the
connector is being connected. Make sure
that the reinf orcing plate is larger than the
outline of the recommended PC board
pattern (Outline + approx. 1 mm). The
reinforcing plate is made of glass epoxy
or polyimide that is 0.2 to 0.3 mm thick.
This connector employs a simple locking
structure. However, the connector may
come off depending on the size and
weight of the FPC, layout and reaction
force of FPC, or by drop impact. Make
sure to fully check the equipment’s
condition. To prevent any problem with
loose connectors, adopt measures to
prevent the connector from coming off
inside the equipment.
Other Notes
When coating the PC board after
soldering the connector to prevent the
deterioration of insulation, perform the
coating in such a way so that the coating
does not get on the connector.
The connectors are not meant to be used
for switching.
Terminal Paste
solder
PC board
foot pattern
60 to 120 sec.
Preheating
Time
Temperature Peak temperature
200°C
220°C
Upper limit (Soldering heat resistance)
260°C
230°C
180°C
150°C
70 sec.
25 sec.
Lower limit (Solder wettability)
15 degrees
or less
When designing the target
equipment, please verify with the
latest product specifications.
Do not the soldered areas to be subjected to forces