On 09/07/2011 22:49, David wrote:
> I bought a number of through hole IR receivers, which I used to test a
> simple device.  Subsequently I have designed a board and ordered up some
> SMD versions of the same thing (http://tinyurl.com/665gafn).
>
> However, the bag comes with a rather nice sticker explaining how these
> are moisture sensitive.  In the bag is a humidity sensing patch and a
> lot of warnings.
>
> This is a hobby board and I'll only make one or two, but I'm wondering
> how moisture sensitive these things are.  In general, are moisture
> sensitive parts a pain?  Or am I going to be OK once I've soldered them u=
p?
>
> David

For a hobby board I wouldn't worry - generally the moisture warnings are=20
for reflow, where the package can crack during reflow if it carries=20
excess moisture.
If you check the datasheet it says to reflow within 72hrs of opening the=20
dry pack, and gives information regarding storage conditions and what to=20
do if the devices have absorbed too much moisture.
Since I assume you will be hand soldering though, none of this should be=20
relevant to you.
If you are planning to use reflow method though, then follow the=20
instructions mentioned above in the datasheet.



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