soldering & handling
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MX Family LEDs
IntroDuCtIon
This application note applies to the XLamp
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MX Family of LeDs,
which have order codes in the following format:
MX6xxx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxx
MX3xxx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxx
This application note explains how XLamp MX Family of LeDs
and assemblies containing these LeDs should be handled during
manufacturing. Please read the entire document to understand
how to properly handle XLamp MX LeDs.
tabLE oF ContEnts
MX Family LeDs.............................................2
Circuit Board Preparation & Layouts ...........................................3
Case Temperature (T
) Measurement Point ...............................4
MX Family LeDs ...........................4
Low Temperature Operation ........................................................7
XLamp
MX Family LED Reflow Soldering Characteristics
Chemicals & Conformal Coatings ...............................................9
Assembly Storage & Handling ...................................................10
Tape and Reel .............................................................................11
Packaging & Labels ...................................................................12