Thermal considerations, Through-hole soldering information, Surface mount information – GE Industrial Solutions EVW010A0B Series (Eighth-Brick) User Manual
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Data Sheet
September 4, 2013
EVW010A0B Series Power Modules
36 – 75Vdc Input; 12.0Vdc Output; 10A Output Current
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Thermal Considerations
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Figure 19. Output Current Derating for the Module 
with Heatplate and 1.0 in. heatsink; Airflow in the 
Transverse Direction from Vout(+) to Vout(-); Vin 
=48V. 
Please refer to the Application Note “Thermal 
Characterization Process For Open-Frame Board-
Mounted Power Modules” for a detailed discussion of 
thermal aspects including maximum device 
temperatures. 
Through-Hole Soldering Information
The RoHS-compliant (Z codes) through-hole products 
use the SAC (Sn/Ag/Cu) Pb-free solder and RoHS-
compliant components. The RoHS-compliant with 
lead solder exemption (non-Z codes) through-hole 
products use Sn/Pb solder and RoHS-compliant 
components. Both non-Z and Z codes are designed to 
be processed through single or dual wave soldering 
machines. The pins have an RoHS-compliant finish 
that is compatible with both Pb and Pb-free wave 
soldering processes. A maximum preheat rate of 
3
C/s is suggested. The wave preheat process
should be such that the temperature of the power 
module board is kept below 210
C. For Pb solder,
the recommended pot temperature is 260
C, while the
Pb-free solder pot is 270
C max. Not all RoHS-
compliant through-hole products can be processed 
with paste-through-hole Pb or Pb-free reflow process. 
If additional information is needed, please consult with 
your Lineage Power representative for more details.
Surface Mount Information
Pick and Place
The EVW010A0B modules use an open frame 
construction and are designed for a fully automated 
assembly process. The modules are fitted with a 
label designed to provide a large surface area for pick 
and place operations. The label meets all the 
requirements for surface mount processing, as well as 
safety standards, and is able to withstand reflow 
temperatures of up to 300
o
C. The label also carries
product information such as product code, serial 
number and the location of manufacture. 
Figure 20. Pick and Place Location. 
 
Nozzle Recommendations
The module weight has been kept to a minimum by 
using open frame construction. Even so, these 
modules have a relatively large mass when compared 
to conventional SMT components. Variables such as 
nozzle size, tip style, vacuum pressure and placement 
speed should be considered to optimize this process. 
The minimum recommended nozzle diameter for 
reliable operation is 6mm. The maximum nozzle outer 
diameter, which will safely fit within the allowable 
component spacing, is 9 mm. 
Oblong or oval nozzles up to 11 x 9 mm may also be 
used within the space available. 
Reflow Soldering Information
The surface mountable modules in the EVW family 
use our newest SMT technology called “Column Pin” 
(CP) connectors. Figure 21 shows the new CP 
connector before and after reflow soldering onto the 
end-board assembly. 
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Figure 21. Column Pin Connector Before and After
Reflow Soldering.
The CP is constructed from a solid copper pin with an 
integral solder ball attached, which is composed of 
tin/lead (Sn/Pb) solder for non-Z codes, or Sn/Ag/Cu 
(SAC) solder for –Z codes. The CP connector design 
is able to compensate for large amounts of co-
planarity and still ensure a reliable SMT solder joint. 
Typically, the eutectic solder melts at 183
o
C (Sn/Pb
solder) or 217-218
o
C (SAC solder), wets the land,
and subsequently wicks the device connection. 
Sufficient time must be allowed to fuse the plating on 
the connection to ensure a reliable solder joint. There 
are several types of SMT reflow