Antistatic dry packing

Opto devices in SMD package may be sensitive to moisture. Devices are taped & reeled, sealed in antistatic bag with silica gel desiccants.

Do not open the sealed moisture-proof bag before ready to use. If sealing is void, baking treatment may be required.

Storage

Shelf life– Devices should be stored in its original packing, in a controlled environment of temperature less than 40°C and relative humidity below 90%.

Suggested shelf life is12 months in its original packing.

Floor life– opening of the sealed package, the reeled devices should be consumed within168 hours, in a controlled environment condition of Tamb < 30°C, RH = < 60%.

Remaining unused parts should be stored in Dry Box chamber.

Drying (Baking Process)

If original packing is voided (such as faded silica gel or exceeded storage time), baking treatment should be performed with the following conditions:- T storage= 40﹢5°C, RH <5%, time =192hours.