Section

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)

 

All Pb-free Surface Mount Devices (SMD) have been re-qualified according to the JEDEC STD-020C compliant soldering profiles considering 3 classes of packages and 3 peak temperatures: 245°C, 250°C and 260°C. (see application note AN2033).

The MSL is indicated on labels according to IPC/JEDEC Standard J-STD033.

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