Some components in this product are moisture sensitive and must be baked prior to use if they
have been exposed to air. These components and their moisture sensitivity levels are
specified in the Electrical Component Placing document. Below is a brief description of
moisture sensitivity levels, but repair centers should visit the JEDEC website for more details
before reworking moisture sensitive components. Search for the most recent version of the
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033A standard online at http://www.jedec.org/
Level 1 unlimited floor life; does not require dry pack or re-baking.
Level 21 year floor life; </=30° C; 60% relative humidity (rh); shipped in dry pack; must
be re-baked after being opened if floor life is exceeded.
Level 2A 4 weeks floor life; </=30° C; 60% rh; shipped in dry pack; must be re-baked after
being opened if floor life is exceeded.
Level 3 168 hours floor life; </=30° C; 60% rh; shipped in dry pack; must be re-baked
after being opened if floor life is exceeded.
Level 4 72 hours floor life; </=30° C; 60% rh; shipped in dry pack; must be re-baked after
being opened if floor life is exceeded.
Parts shipped from the Sony Ericsson Parts Warehouse are most likely NOT shipped in dry
pack. This means the time elapsed between placing the order and receiving the parts must be
considered as time exposed to the environment.
Different moisture sensitivity levels and exposure times create the need for different baking
temperatures and times. More detailed information may be found in the most recent version of
the IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033A standard. The standard is available online at
•All rework tools that directly contact the solder
must remain lead-free. They must only be used
for lead-free repairs.
2.2 Bottom Heat
Because of the higher temperatures required for lead-free solder, bottom heat is
strongly recommended for rework of all ASICs. This does not include small
transistors or chips, but it does include fine pitch components and BGA type
components.
The profile shall be according to SEMC profiling specification below.
Profile parameters are illustrated in table 2.3.
Reflow profile in this document always refers to the reflow profile which is measured
on the board/component with thermocouples and do not refer to the BGA Rework
Stations setting which can vary depending on the machine type and individual
machine. Verification of reflow profile shall be done on each set of equipment.
Table 2.3.1
Ramp rate < 3°C/sec
Ramp rate cooling < 6°C/sec
Time above liquidus 40-70 sec
Minimum temperature 235°C
Maximum component temperature260 °C
Time above 235°C 10-40 sec
Recommended Total time Approx. 3-5min
The following graph, in table 2.3.2, shows an example of a lead-free profile including
bottom heat and top heat. The profile for specific parts and specific equipment will
vary, but the maximum temperature must not be exceeded.
Lead-free solder joints are more difficult to inspect because they do not have shiny
surfaces like leaded solder joints. Also, lead-free solder does not flow as well as
leaded solder, so some of the solder pad area may remain exposed.