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(b) Temperature and time
Keep the peak temperature and time within the following recommended conditions.
Whenever possible, perform preheating (at 150°C max.) for a smooth temperature profile. To maintain reliability, mount the
capacitor at low temperature and in a short time. The peak temperature and time shown above are applicable when the
capacitor is to be soldered in a soldering oven or with a hot plate . When the capacitor is soldered by means of infrared reflo w
soldering, the internal temperature of the capacitor may rise beyond the surface temperature.
(2) Using a Soldering Iron
When soldering the capacitor with a solder ing iron, controlling the temperature at the tip of the soldering iron is
very difficult. However, it is recommended that the following temperature and time be observed to maintain the
reliability of the capacitor :
Iron temperature …300°C max.
Time ………………… 3 seconds max.
Iron power ………… 30 W max.
3. Cleaning
Generally, several organic solvents are used for flux cleaning of an electronic component after soldering.
Many cleaning methods, such as immersion cleaning, rinse cleaning, brush cleaning, shower cleaning, vapor
cleaning, and ultrasonic cleaning, are available, whith m a y b e used alone or in combination. The temperature of
the organic solvent may vary from room temperature to several 10°C, depending on the desired effect. If cleaning
is carried out with emphasis placed only on the cleaning effect, however, the marking on the electronic compo-
nent cleaned may be erased, the appearance of the component may be damaged, and, in the worst case, the
component may be functionally damaged. It is therefore recommended that the NeoCapacitor b e c l eaned under
the following conditions:
[Recommended conditions of flux cleaning]
(1) Cleaning solvent ............. Chlorosen, isopropyl alcohol
(2) Cleaning method ............ Shower cleaning, rinse cleaning, vapor cleaning
(3) Cleaning time.................. 5 minutes max.
Note: Ultrasonic cleaning
This cleaning method is extremely effective for eliminating dust generated by mechanical processes, but may
pose problems, depending on the condition. An experiment conducted by NEC confir med that the external termi-
nals of the capacitor were cut when it was cleaned with some ultrasonic cleaning machines. The cause of this
phenomenon is metal fatigue of the capacitor terminals due to ultrasonic cleaning. To prevent the ter minal from
being cut, decreasing the output power of the ultrasonic cleaning machine or decreasing the cleaning time may
b e effective. H o we ve r, i t i s difficult to specify safe cleaning conditions because there are many factors involved,
such as the conversion efficiency of the ultrasonic oscillator, transfer efficiency of the cleaning bath, difference in
cleaning effect depending on the location in the cleaning bath, the size and quantity of the printed circuit boards
to be cleaned, and the securing states of the components on the boards. It is therefore recommended that
ultrasonic cleaning be avoided as much as possible.
If ultrasonic cleaning is essential, make sure through experiments that no abnor malities occur as a result of the
cleaning. For fur ther information, contact NEC.
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