Application Note
5
<Revision 2.4>
<<2019-06-17>>
Assembly Instructions for the Easy-PressFIT Modules
Figure 4
Structure of a PCB
The PressFIT technology is qualified for FR4 PCB material.
After a reflow soldering process is carried out on a PCB, the module can be pressed into the board without
difficulty. The retention forces of the press-fitted pins are not diminished.
Depending on the applied press tools, a certain distance from the middle of the pins to other components must
be observed. A distance of 5 mm is recommended, similar to Infineon’s Econo PressFIT power modules.
A PressFIT module can be replaced up to two times. This means that a PCB can be used in total three times.
Correct handling of the components is essential.
A module that has been pressed in, and the contact pressed out again, can no longer be pressed back in again.
Instead, the module can only be attached to a new PCB via soldering. The plastic deformation of the PressFIT
area does not permit a further PressFIT process.
Tolerance of PCB hole pattern is suggested to be kept within:
