Flux And Cleaning; Rework - Digi XBee XTC User Manual

Digimesh radio frequency (rf) module
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PCB design and manufacturing
Time (seconds)
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
The maximum temperature should not exceed 260 °C.
The XTC device will reflow during this cycle, and therefore must not be reflowed upside down. Take
care not to jar the XTC while the solder is molten, as this can remove components under the shield
from their required locations.
The device has a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 3. When using this product, consider the relative
requirements in accordance with standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
In addition, note the following conditions:
a. Calculated shelf life in sealed bag: 12 months at < 40 °C and < 90% relative humidity (RH).
b. Environmental condition during the production: 30 °C /60% RH according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-
033C, paragraphs 5 through 7.
c. The time between the opening of the sealed bag and the start of the reflow process cannot
exceed 168 hours if condition b) is met.
d. Baking is required if conditions b) or c) are not met.
e. Baking is required if the humidity indicator inside the bag indicates a RH of 10% more.
f. If baking is required, bake modules in trays stacked no more than 10 high for 4-6 hours at
125 °C.

Flux and cleaning

We recommend that you use a "no clean" solder paste in assembling these devices. This eliminates
the clean step and ensures that you do not leave unwanted residual flux under the device where it is
difficult to remove. In addition:
Cleaning with liquids can result in liquid remaining under the device or in the gap between the
n
device and the host PCB. This can lead to unintended connections between pads.
The residual moisture and flux residue under the device are not easily seen during an
n
inspection process.

Rework

Once you mount the device, do not perform rework on the XTC device (for example, removing it from
the host PCB).
XBee®/XBee-PRO XTend Compatible (XTC) DigiMesh RF Module User Guide
Temperature (degrees C)
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