soldering & handling
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MT Family and MK Family LEDs
InTroDuCTIon
This application note applies to XLamp
®
MT Family and MK
Family LeDs, which have order codes in the following formats.
MTxxxx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxx
MKxxxx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxx
This application note explains how XLamp MT Family and MK
Family LeDs and assemblies containing these LeDs should be
handled during manufacturing. Please read the entire document
to understand how to properly handle XLamp MT Family and MK
Family LeDs.
TabLE oF ConTEnTs
MT Family and MK Family LeDs ................... 2
Circuit Board Preparation & Layouts ........................................... 4
Case Temperature (T
) Measurement Point ............................... 5
MT Family and MK Family LeDs .. 6
Moisture Sensitivity ..................................................................... 7
Low Temperature Operation ........................................................ 7
XLamp
MT Family and MK Family LED Reflow Soldering
Characteristics ............................................................................. 8
Chemicals & Conformal Coatings ............................................... 9
Assembly Storage & Handling ................................................... 10
Tape and Reel ............................................................................. 11
Packaging & Labels ................................................................... 12
