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XLamp
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XR FamiLy LED SoLDERing & HanDLing
HanDLing XLamp
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XR FamiLy LEDs
Cree recommends the following at all times when handling XLamp XR family LEDs or assemblies containing these LEDs:
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Avoid putting mechanical stress on the LED lens.
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Never touch the optical surface with fingers or sharp objects. The LED lens surface could be soiled or damaged, which would affect
the optical performance of the LED.
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Cree recommends always handling XR family LEDs with appropriate ESD grounding.
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Cree recommends handling XR family LEDs wearing clean, lint‑free gloves.
Whenever possible, Cree recommends the use of a pick & place tool to remove XLamp XR family LEDs from the factory tape & reel
packaging.
pick & place nozzle
For pick and place nozzles coming into contact with silicone‑covered LED components, Cree recommends nozzles be constructed of
non‑metallic materials. Cree and several of Cree’s customers have had good success using nozzles fabricated from 90d urethane.
Cree recommends the pickup tool shown below for XLamp XR family LEDs.
manual Handling
Use tweezers to grab XLamp XR family LEDs at the base. Do not touch the lens with the tweezers. Do not touch the lens with fingers. Do
not push on the lens.
Scale = none
All dimensions in mm
General tolerances = ± 0.1
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