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DATA SHEET
BIPOLAR ANALOG INTEGRATED CI RCUIT
µµµµ
PC3202GR
FREQUENCY DOWN CONVERTER FOR
VHF to UHF BAND TV/VCR TUNER
DESCRIPTION
The µPC3202GR is Silicon monolithic IC designed for TV/VCR tuner applications. This IC consists of a double
balanced mixer (DBM), local oscillator, preamplifier for precscaler operation, IF amplifier, regulator, and so on. This
one-chip IC covers a wide frequency band from VHF to UHF bands. This IC is packaged in 20-pin SSOP (Shrink
Small Outline Package) suitable for surface mounting.
FEATURES
• VHF to UHF band operation.
• Low power dissipation Vcc = 5 V, Icc = 41 mA
• Packaged in 20-pin SSOP suitable for surface mounting
TYP.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Package Package Style
µ
PC3202GR-E1 20-pin plastic SSOP
(225 mil)
For evaluation sample order, please contact your local NEC office. (Part number for sample order: µPC3202GR)
Embossed tape 12 mm wide. 2. 5 k/REEL
Pin 1 indicates pull-out di rection of tape
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please
confirm that this is the latest version.
Not all devices/types available in every country. Please check with local NEC representative for
availability and additional information.
Document No. P12151EJ3V0DS00 (3rd edition)
Date Published October 1999 N CP(K)
Printed in Japan
Caution electro-static sensitive device
The mark shows major revised points.
©
1996, 1999
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INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PIN CONFIGURATION (Top View)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
UOSC C1
UOSC B2
UOSC B1
UOSC C2, UB
GND
OSC OUT
VOSC B1
VOSC B2
VOSC C1
V
120
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CC
10 11
U OSC
V OSC
REG
URF IN
19
URF IN (bypass)
18
GND
17
VRF IN
16
VRF IN (bypass)
15
MIX OUT
14
MIX OUT
13
IF IN
12
IF IN
IF OUT
2
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PIN EXPLANATION
µµµµ
PC3202GR
Pin
No.
Symbol
collector
(Tr.1)
base
(Tr.2)
base
(Tr.1)
collector
(Tr.2)
and UB
Pin Voltage TYP.
above: VHF mode
below: UHF mode
5.001UOSC
3.60
0.02UOSC
1.90
0.03UOSC
1.90
0.04UOSC
5.00
0.05GND
Function and Explanation Equivalent Circuit
Collector pin of UHF oscillator.
Assemble LC resonator with 2 pin
through 1 pF capacitor to oscillate with
active feedback loop.
Base pin of UHF oscillator with balance
amplifier. Connected to LC res onator
through 360 pF feedback capacitor.
Base pin of UHF oscillator with balance
amplifier. Connected to LC res onator
through 360 pF feedback capacitor.
Collector pin of UHF oscillator with
balance amplifier. Grounded through
6 pF capacitor.
Double balanced oscillator with transistor
1 and transistor 2.
And this pin is swit ch for VHF or UHF.
VHF operation = GND
UHF operation = 5.0 V
GND pin for VHF and UHF oscillator
REG
2
4 1 3
output
base
(Tr.1)
base
(Tr.2)
collector
(Tr.2)
0.0
2.706OSC
2.35
1.957VOSC
0.0
1.958VOSC
0.0
3.609VOSC
5.00
5.0010 Vcc
VHF and UHF oscillator signal output pin.
In case of F/S tuner application,
connected PLL symthesizer IC’s input
pin.
Base pin of VHF oscillator.
Grounded through 10 pF capacitor.
Base pin of VHF oscillator.
Assemble LC resonator with 10 pi n to
oscillate with active feedbac k loop.
Collector pin of VHF oscillator.
Connected to LC resonator through 3
pF feedback capacitor.
Power supply pin.
6
from
OSC
798
5.00
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µµµµ
PC3202GR
Pin
No.
Symbol
output
(bypass)
Pin Voltage TYP.
above: VHF mode
below: UHF mode
2.5511 IF
2.55
2.0012 IF IN
2.00
2.0013 IF IN
2.00
5.0014 MIX OUT
5.00
5.0015 MIX OUT
5.00
2.8016 VRF IN
2.85
Function and Explanation Equivalent Circuit
IF signal output pin for V HF and UHF
operation.
13
IF signal input pins. Connected to Mixer
output pins through 1000 pF capacit ors.
VHF and UHF MIX output pins.
These pins should be equipped with tank
circuit to adjust i ntermediate frequency
Bypass pin for VHF MIX i nput .
Grounded through 1000 pF capacitor.
12
11
16151417
from
VHF
OSC
(bypass)
2.8017 VRF IN
2.85
0.018 GND
0.0
2.8519 URF IN
2.80
2.8520 URF IN
2.80
VHF RF signal input pin.
GND pin of MIX, IF ampli fier and
regulator.
Bypass pin for UHF MIX i nput .
Grounded through 1000 pF capacitor.
UHF RF signal input pin.
16151419
from
UHF
OSC
4
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µµµµ
PC3202GR
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified
)
Parameter Symbol Condition Ratings Unit
Supply voltage 1 V
CC
6.0 V
Supply voltage 2 UB 6.0 V
TA = 80°C
Power dissipation P
Operation temperature range T
Storage temperature range T
Mounted on 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm double cupper epoxy glass board.
*1
D
A
stg
*1
466 mW
–20 to +80 °C
–55 to +150 °C
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE
Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Supply voltage 1 V
Supply voltage 2 UB 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Operation temperature range T
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C, VCC = 5 V, f
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Circuit Current 1 ICC1
Circuit Current 2 Icc2
Conversion Gain 1 CG1
Conversion Gain 2 CG2
Conversion Gain 3 CG3
Conversion Gain 4 CG4
Conversion Gain 5 CG5
Noise Figure 1 NF1
Noise Figure 2 NF2
Noise Figure 3 NF3
Noise Figure 4 NF4
Noise Figure 5 NF5
Maximum Output Power 1 P
Maximum Output Power 2 P
Maximum Output Power 3 P
Maximum Output Power 4 P
Maximum Output Power 5 P
CC
A
O(SAT)
O(SAT)
O(SAT)
O(SAT)
O(SAT)
4.5 5.0 5.5 V
–20 +25 +80 °C
osc
@VHF, no input signal
@UHF, no input signal
RF
f
= 55 MHz, PRF = –30 dBm
RF
f
= 200 MHz, PRF = –30 dBm
RF
f
= 470 MHz, PRF = –30 dBm
RF
f
= 470 MHz, PRF = –30 dBm
RF
f
= 800 MHz, PRF = –30 dBm
RF
f
= 55 MHz
RF
f
= 200 MHz
RF
f
= 470 MHz
RF
f
= 470 MHz
RF
f
= 800 MHz
RF
f
1
2
3
4
5
= 55 MHz, PRF = 0 dBm
RF
f
= 200 MHz, PRF = 0 dBm
RF
f
= 470 MHz, PRF = 0 dBm
RF
f
= 470 MHz, PRF = 0 dBm
RF
f
= 800 MHz, PRF = 0 dBm
= fRF + 45 MHz, fIF = 45 MHz, P
*1
34.0 41.0 48.0 mA
*1
34.0 41.0 48.0 mA
*2
22.0 25.0 28.0 dB
*2
22.0 25.0 28.0 dB
*2
22.0 25.0 28.0 dB
*2
26.0 29.0 32.0 dB
*2
26.0 29.0 32.0 dB
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
−
−
−
−
−
4.0 6.0
4.0 6.0
4.0 6.0
4.0 6.0
4.0 6.0
10.5 13.0 dB
10.5 13.0 dB
10.5 13.0 dB
9.5 12.0 dB
10.0 13.0 dB
OSC
= –10 dBm)
−
−
−
−
−
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
By measurement circuit 1
*1
By measurement circuit 2
*2
By measurement circuit 3
*3
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STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS (Reference Values) (TA = 25°C, VCC = 5 V)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions
Third order intermodulation distort i on 1 IM31VHF, fRF1 = 470 MHz, fRF2 = 476 MHz,
OSC
Pin = –30 dBm each, f
OSC
= –10 dBm
P
= 515 MHz,
Third order intermodulation distort i on 2 IM32 UHF, fRF1 = 800 MHz, fRF2 = 806 MHz,
OSC
Pin = –30 dBm each, f
OSC
= –10 dBm
P
= 845 MHz,
1% cross-modulation dis tortion 1 CM1 VHF, fRF = 470 MHz, fundes = 476 MHz,
OSC
= 515 MHz, PRF = –40 dBm,
f
OSC
= –10 dBm, AM100 kHz,
P
30% modulation, DES/CM = 46 dB c
1% cross-modulation dis tortion 2 CM2 UHF, fRF = 800 MHz, fundes = 806 MHz,
OSC
= 845 MHz, PRF = –40 dBm,
f
OSC
= –10 dBm, AM100 kHz,
P
30% modulation, DES/CM = 46 dB c
By measurement circuit 4
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
Value for
Reference
55 dBc
46 dBc
96 dB
88 dB
Unit
µ
µ
6
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 5 V)
CC vs. ICC
50
VHF
no input signal
T
40
T
T
measurement
30
circuit 1
A
= –20 ˚C
A
= 25 ˚C
A
= 80 ˚C
V
50
UHF
no input signal
T
40
T
T
measurement
30
circuit 1
A
= –20 ˚C
A
= 25 ˚C
A
= 80 ˚C
VCC vs. ICC
µµµµ
PC3202GR
20
- Circuit Current - mA
CC
10
I
0
0
123456 0123456
VCC - Supply Voltage - V VCC - Supply Voltage - V
10
Pin vs. Pout
0
VHF
f
RF
–10
–20
Pout - Output Power - dBm
= 470 MHz
f
OSC
= 515 MHz
P
OSC
= –10 dBm
T
A
T
A
A
T
= –20 ˚C
= 25 ˚C
= 80 ˚C
measurement
circuit 2
–30
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
Pin - Input Power - dBm
20
- Circuit Current - mA
CC
10
I
0
10
Pin vs. Pout
0
UHF
f
RF
–10
–20
Pout - Output Power - dBm
= 800 MHz
f
OSC
= 845 MHz
P
OSC
= –10 dBm
A
T
T
A
T
A
= –20 ˚C
= 25 ˚C
= 80 ˚C
measurement
circuit 2
–30
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
Pin - Input Power - dBm
RF vs. CG, NF
40
f
OSC
= f
P
RF
= –30 dBm
P
OSC
measurement
30
circuit 2 or 3
= –10 dBm
RF
+ 45 MHz
f
20
10
NF - Noise Figure - dB
CG - Conversion Gain - dB
0
0 200 400 600 800
f
RF
- Input Frequency - MHz
TA = –20 ˚C
T
T
A
= 25 ˚C
A
= 80 ˚C
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STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 5 V)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
3
10
IM
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–70
–80
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
VHF
f
RF1 = 470 MHz
f
RF2 = 476 MHz
f
OSC = 515 MHz
P
OSC = –10 dBm
T
A = –20 ˚C
T
A = 25 ˚C
T
A = 80 ˚C
measurement
circuit 4
Pin - Input Power - dBm
RF
vs. CM
f
110
100
90
µ
fundes = fRF
f
OSC = fRF
P
80
P
Distortion - dB
measurement
circuit 4
70
CM - 1 % Cross Modulation
TA = –20 ˚C
T
T
60
0 200 400 600 800
+ 6 MHz
+ 45 MHz
RF = –40 dBm
OSC = –10 dBm
A = 25 ˚C
A = 80 ˚C
fRF - Input Frequency - MHz
10
IM3
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–70
–80
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
UHF
f
RF1 = 800 MHz
f
RF2 = 806 MHz
f
OSC = 845 MHz
OSC = –10 dBm
P
T
A = –20 ˚C
A = 25 ˚C
T
T
A = 80 ˚C
measurement
circuit 4
Pin - Input Power - dBm
8
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STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C, on Application circuit example)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
10
Pin vs. Pout
0
–10
–20
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–30
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
VHF
RF
= 360 MHz
f
f
OSC
= 405 MHz
Pin - Input Power - dBm
RF
vs. CG, NF
40
f
P
OSC
RF
= fRF + 45 MHz
= –30 dBm
f
30
20
10
NF - Noise Figure - dB
CG - Conversion Gain - dB
0
0 200 400 600 800
f
RF
- Input Frequency - MHz
10
Pin vs. Pout
0
–10
–20
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–30
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
UHF
RF
= 800 MHz
f
f
OSC
= 845 MHz
Pin - Input Power - dBm
RF
vs. CM
110
f
100
µ
90
80
Distortion - dB
70
CM - 1 % Cross Modulation
f
undes
= fRF + 6 MHz
f
OSC
= fRF + 45 MHz
RF
= –40 dBm
P
60
0 200 400 600 800
fRF - Input Frequency - MHz
3
10
IM
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–70
–80
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
VHF
RF
1 = 360 MHz
f
RF
2 = 366 MHz
f
f
OSC
= 405 MHz
Pin - Input Power - dBm
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IM3
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
Pout - Output Power - dBm
–70
–80
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10
UHF
RF
1 = 800 MHz
f
RF
2 = 806 MHz
f
f
OSC
= 845 MHz
Pin - Input Power - dBm
9
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INPUT IMPEDANCE (By measurement circuit 5)
<VRF INPUT: 17 PIN>
µµµµ
PC3202GR
1 45 MHz
∇
890.25 Ω – 235.69
2 200 MHz
1
3
2
∇
357.45 Ω – 356.78
3 470 MHz
∇
95.016 Ω – 179.81
Ω
Ω
Ω
<VRF INPUT: 20 PIN>
START 0.045000000 GHz
STOP
0.500000000 GHz
3
1 400 MHz
∇
100.35 Ω – 190.80
2 600 MHz
∇
40.156 Ω – 103.16
3 890 MHz
∇
1
2
12.047 Ω – 46.439
Ω
Ω
Ω
10
START 0.400000000 GHz
STOP 1.000000000 GHz
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OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (By measurement circuit 5)
<IF OUTPUT: 11 PIN>
µµµµ
PC3202GR
1
START 0.045000000 GHz
STOP 0.065000000 GHz
1 45 MHz
∇
89.238 Ω – 49.805
Ω
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MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 1
OPEN
1000
pF
V
CC
(5 V)
1000
22
pF
2.7 k
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
1000
pF
REG
220 nH
OPEN OPEN
1000
pF
1000
pF
1000
pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
UOSC VOSC
1000
pF
µµµµ
PC3202GR
MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 2
SG1
6
5
4
3
2
1
1000
1000
pF
pF
OPEN OPEN
VHF
UHF
1000
pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
VHF
UHF
UB (5 V) V
1000
pF
UOSC VOSC
1000
1000
pF
pF
7
220 nH
1000
pF
10
9
8
1000
pF
V
CC
(5 V)
1000
220 nH
22
1000
pF
pF
2.7 k
pF
CC
1000
(5 V)
pF
1000
pF
4pin Voltage
VHF GND
UHF 5 V
1000
pF
Spectrum
Analyzer
12
1
1000
pF
6
5
4
3
2
1000
pF
VHF
UHF
UB (5 V) V
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1000
pF
REG
10
9
8
7
1000
pF
CC
(5 V)
1000
pF
VHF
UHF
4pin Voltage
VHF GND
UHF 5 V
SG2
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MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 3
Noise
Meter
Noise
Source
V
CC
(5 V)
1000
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
22
pF
2.7 k
VHF
UHF
1000
pF
1000
pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
UOSC VOSC
1000
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
1000
pF
REG
1000
pF
µµµµ
PC3202GR
MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 4
MIX PAD
SG1
SG2
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1000
1000
pF
pF
VHF
UHF
1000
pF
1000
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
VHF
UHF
UB (5 V) V
pF
UOSC VOSC
1000
pF
1000
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
V
CC
(5 V)
pF
2.7 k
22
8
1000
pF
1000
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
9
1000
pF
10
1000
VHF
UHF
CC
(5 V)
Spectrum
Analyzer
1000
4pin Voltage
VHF GND
UHF 5 V
pF
SG1
pF
4
3
2
1
1000
1000
pF
pF
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VHF
UHF
UB (5 V) V
REG
10
9
8
7
6
5
1000
pF
1000
pF
CC
(5 V)
1000
pF
VHF
UHF
4pin Voltage
VHF GND
UHF 5 V
SG3
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MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 5
µµµµ
PC3202GR
V
CC
(5 V)
1000
220 nH
1000
pF
1000
pF
1000
pF
1000
pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
pF
220 nH
1000
pF
1000
U OSC V OSC
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1000
1000
pF
pF
VHF
UHF
1000
pF
pF
1000
pF
Network
Analyzer
1000
pF
REG
10
9
1000
pF
4pin Voltage
VHF GND
UHF 5 V
OPEN OPEN
UB (5 V) VCC (5 V)
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APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE
URF IN VRF IN IF OUT
1000
pF
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
1
1 pF
360 pF
47 k
2 T
V
CC
220 nH
1000
4
47 k
V
tu
UB (5 V)
pF
VHF
UHF
1000
5
1000
pF
pF
OSC
OUT
1000
pF
UOSC VOSC
3
2
3 pF
6 pF
6 pF
360 pF
8 pF
1 T 363
0.5 pF
2.7 k
6
22
pF
10 pF
220 nH
1000
pF
7
47 k
V
tu
8
200
pF
75
47 k
1000
pF
1000
pF
9
3 pF
1000
1000
pF
REG
10
1 T 363×2
4 T
82
pF
pF
1000
pF
2.7 k
1000
pF
47 k
47 k
V
HB
LB
µµµµ
PC3202GR
CC
The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins.
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ILLUSTRATION OF THE EVALUATION BOARD FOR APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE (Surface)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
IF OUT
1000 P
VOSC IN
1
OSC OUT
1000 P
PC3202GR
µ
16
VRF IN
A B
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URF IN
UOSC IN
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µµµµ
PC3202GR
ILLUSTRATION OF THE EVALUATION BOARD FOR APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE (Back side)
A B
UB
CC
V
1000 P
×2
220 nH
2.7 k
22 pF
1000 P
1000 P
1000 P
1000 P
1000 P
47 k
1000 P
3 P 1 P
47 k
6 P
82 P
7 T
360 P
6 P
360 P
8 P
47 k
47 k
2 T
3 P
4 T
47 k
0.5 P
200 P
75
47 k
tu
V
1000 P
Notes:
· should be removed
· :Through holes
2.7 k
1000 P
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LBHB
1000 P
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
20 PIN PLASTIC SSOP (225 mil) (UNIT: mm)
µµµµ
PC3202GR
20
110
6.7 ± 0.3
1.8 MAX.
1.5 ± 0.1
11
detail of lead end
3˚
6.4 ± 0.2
4.4 ± 0.1
+7˚
–3˚
1.0 ± 0.2
NOTE
0.5 ± 0.2
0.15
+0.10
–0.05
0.1 ± 0.1
0.65
0.22
+0.10
–0.05
0.10
0.15
M
0.575 MAX.
Each lead centerline is located within 0.10 mm of its true position (T.P.) at maximum material condition.
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µµµµ
PC3202GR
NOTE ON CORRECT USE
(1) Observe precautions for handling because of electro-static sensitive devices.
(2) Form a ground pattern as widely as possible to minimize ground impedance (to prevent undesires oscillation).
(3) Keep the track length of the ground pins as short as possible.
(4) A low pass filter must be attached to VCC line.
(5) A matching circuit must be externally attached to output port.
RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS
The following conditions (see table below) must be met when soldering this product.
Please consult with our sales officers in case other soldering process is used or in case soldering is done under
different conditions.
For details of recommended soldering conditions for surface mounting, refer to information document
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MOUNTING TECHNOLOGY MANUAL (C10535E).
PC3202GR
µµµµ
Soldering Process Soldering Conditions Symbol
Infrared ray reflow Peak package’s surface temperature: 235° C or bel ow,
Reflow time: 30 seconds or bel ow (210°C or higher),
Number of reflow process: 3, Exposure limit
VPS Peak package’s surface temperature: 215°C or below,
Reflow time: 40 seconds or bel ow (200°C or higher),
Number of reflow process: 3, Exposure limit
Partial heating method Terminal temperature: 300°C or below,
Flow time: 3 seconds or below, Exposure limit
Exposure limit before soldering after dry-pack package is opened.
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Note
Storage conditions: 25 °C and relative humidity at 65 % or less.
Caution Do not apply more than single process at once, except for “Partial heating method”
IR35-00-3
VP15-00-3
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