Table Of Contents - Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL Series Customer Process Manuallines

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.2. Reference Documents ....................................................................................................... 7
2. SNAP-IN SOCKET CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................ 9
2.1. Storage Temperature Range ............................................................................................. 9
2.2. Operating Temperature Range ......................................................................................... 9
2.3. Standard Atmospheric Condition ....................................................................................... 9
2.4. Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................................... 9
2.5. Mechanical Characteristics ............................................................................................. 10
2.6. Part Numbering Information ............................................................................................ 10
3. HANDLING ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Storage of the AirPrime Snap-in Socket .......................................................................... 11
3.2. Component Package ....................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Component Packing ........................................................................................................ 13
4. SMT ASSEMBLY PROCESS ............................................................................. 14
4.1. Lead-Free Process .......................................................................................................... 14
4.2. PCB Design Requirements ............................................................................................. 14
4.2.1. PCB Surface Finish .................................................................................................. 14
4.2.2. Footprint ................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.3. Layout Recommendations ....................................................................................... 19
4.3. Solder Mask ..................................................................................................................... 19
5. BOARD MOUNTING GUIDELINES ................................................................... 22
5.1. Stencil Design .................................................................................................................. 22
5.2. SMT Process Parameters ............................................................................................... 25
5.3. Solder Reflow Profile ....................................................................................................... 25
6. INSERTION AND REMOVAL GUIDELINES ...................................................... 27
6.1. Visual Inspection ............................................................................................................. 27
6.2. Insertion Guideline ........................................................................................................... 27
6.3. Removal Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 29
6.4. AirPrime Snap-in Socket Damage Prevention ................................................................ 30
6.4.1. Socket ...................................................................................................................... 30
6.4.2. Cover ........................................................................................................................ 30
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