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Module Secondary SMT User Guide
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Attentions for Manufacturing
4.1. MSL and Moisture-proof Requirement
Quectel SMD module is sensitive to moisture absorption. According to IPC-JEDEC standard, the moisture
sensitive level (MSL) of Quectel SMD modules is defined as
“3”. Please make sure the package is intact
before using. After opening the package, please confirm the status of humidity indicator card in the
vacuum-sealed package. To prevent the module from permanent damage, baking before reflow soldering
is required if any circumstance below occurs:
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Humidity indicator card: At least one circular indicator is no longer blue.
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The seal is open and the module is exposed to air for more than 168 hours.
Normal Not blue
Figure 2: Humidity Indicator Card