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AV02-0479EN - March 20, 2013

Moisture Sensitivity

This product is qualified as Moisture Sensitive Level 2a per

JEDEC J-STD-020. Precaution when handling this moisture

sensitive product is important to ensure the reliability of

the product. Refer to Avago Application Note AN 5305

Handling of Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices for

details.

A. Storage before use

– Unopen moisture barrier bag (MBB) can be stored at

<40°C/90% RH for 12 months. If the actual shelf life

has exceeded 12 months and the HIC indicates that

baking is not required, then it is safe to reflow the

LEDs per the original MSL rating.

– It is not recommended to open the MBB prior to

assembly (e.g., for IQC).

B. Control after opening the MBB

– The humidity indicator card (HIC) shall be read

immediately upon opening of MBB.

– The LEDs must be kept at <30°C/60% RH at all

times and all high temperature related processes,

including soldering, curing or rework, need to be

completed within 672 hours.

C. Control of unfinished reel

– Unused LEDs need to be stored in sealed MBB with

desiccant or in desiccator at <5% RH.

D. Control of assembled boards

– If the PCB soldered with the LEDs is to be subjected

to other high temperature processes, the PCB

needs to be stored in sealed MBB with desiccant

or in desiccator at <5% RH to ensure no LEDs have

exceeded their floor life of 672 hours.

E. Baking is required if:

– “10%” is Not blue and “5%” HIC indicator turns pink.

– The LEDs are exposed to conditions of >30°C/60%

RH at any time.

– The LEDs' floor life exceeds 672 hours.

Recommended baking conditions: 60±5°C for 20 hours.

Handling Precautions

The encapsulation material of the InGaN family product

is made of silicone for better reliability of the product.

As silicone is a soft material, please do not press on the

silicone or poke a sharp object onto the silicone. These

might damage the product and cause premature failure.

During assembly or handling, the unit should be held on

the body only. Please refer to Avago Application Note AN

5288 for detail information.