AN-1501
Application Note
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Handling Instructions for SCALE™-1 and SCALE™-2 Gate
Drivers
Scope
This Application Note defines the requirements for handling the high-power SCALE™-1 and SCALE™-2
products (gate driver cores, plug-and-play gate drivers) from Power Integrations in terms of:
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Storage conditions
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Soldering instructions for gate driver core products
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Mechanical handling
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ESD handling
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Guideline for Return Material Analysis - RMA
The information given here applies to all customers, distributors and suppliers receiving high-power products
from Power Integrations.
Content
Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Content ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Storage Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 2
Soldering Instructions for Driver Core Products............................................................................ 3
Reflow Soldering.................................................................................................................. 3
Wave Soldering ................................................................................................................... 3
Selective Soldering............................................................................................................... 3
Manual Soldering ................................................................................................................. 4
Mechanical Handling ...................................................................................................................... 4
Insertion of Gate Driver Cores into the Carrier PCB ................................................................. 4
ESD Handling .................................................................................................................................. 6
EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area) ......................................................................................... 6
Guideline for Return Material Analysis - RMA ................................................................................ 6
Legal Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................. 7
Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................. 7
Power Integrations Worldwide High Power Customer Support Locations .................................... 8
