Components and assemblies that have been exposed to ambient environments prior to reflow are at risk for moisture
damage, such as popcorning, tombstoning and other serious, and often hidden, defects that can remain undetected
until the product is in the field. Exposure can happen during shipping or storage, from improper closure of or tears
in MSD package, or improper handling. Don't throw out expensive exposed components and assemblies however: reset
their shelf life with a low-temperature baking cabinet.
Reset the Floor Life of Moisture-Exposed Components
Ultra-Dry "H" series desiccant baking cabinets restore moisture-exposed parts and assemblies to full use with a
low-temperature (40°C) bake function that gently warms the moisture out without harming sensitive components,
laminates or PCBs—no matter how long they remain in the baking cabinet.
This low temperature also means there's no need to remove components from their low-temperature carriers—tapes,
trays, sticks—before baking.
Low-Humidity Environment for Storage
The "H" cabinets can be used to store and protect components, bare boards and partial assemblies, with or without
the bake function activated, in an RH atmosphere of 5. The box's dryer-than-the-Sahara RH of 5% is significantly
lower than specified by IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033C, and far more than enough to prevent moisture traces that cause
microcracking, popcorning, delamination and solder joint failures.
All "H" cabinets meet and exceed J-STD-033B standard for floor-life restoration and storage.
Data Logging Included
The cabinet's digital display also functions as a data logger, allowing companies to keep and review temperature
and humidity history on the cabinet. The 2-channel data logger measures both temperature and humidity inside the
cabinet. Included Windows-based software provides tools for displaying and evaluating the collected data. Data
reports can be printed, exported or emailed. The software allows the data logger to be configured for C or °F,
sample rate, high/low alarms and data logging intervals.
Nitrogen Environment Available
Nitrogen systems are available as an option.