DirectFET® Technology: Board Mounting Guidelines.

Application Note AN-1035
DirectFET® Technology
Board Mounting Application Note
Table of Contents
Device construction ........................................................ 2
Design considerations .................................................... 3
Assembly considerations................................................ 4
Mechanical test results ................................................. 10
Appendix A.1 ST-outline............................................... 15
Appendix A.2 SQ-outline .............................................. 16
Appendix A.3 SJ-outline ............................................... 17
Appendix A.4 SH-outline .............................................. 18
Appendix A.5 S1-outline ............................................... 19
Appendix A.6 S2-outline ............................................... 20
Appendix A.7 SA-outline .............................................. 21
Appendix A.8 SB-outline .............................................. 22
Appendix A.9 SC-outline .............................................. 23
Appendix A.10 S3C-outline .......................................... 24
Appendix A.11 MT-outline ............................................ 25
Appendix A.12 MX-outline ............................................ 26
Appendix A.13 MP-outline ............................................ 27
Appendix A.14 MQ-outline ........................................... 28
Appendix A.15 MN-outline............................................ 29
Appendix A.16 MZ-outline ............................................ 30
Appendix A.17 MU-outline............................................ 31
Appendix A.18 M2-outline ............................................ 32
Appendix A.19 M4-outline ............................................ 33
Appendix A.20 MA-outline ............................................ 34
Appendix A.21 MB-outline ............................................ 35
Appendix A.22 MC-outline............................................ 36
Appendix A.23 MD-outline............................................ 37
Appendix A.24 ME-outline ............................................ 38
Appendix A.25 MF-outline ............................................ 39
Appendix A.26 L4-outline ............................................. 40
Appendix A.27 L6-outline ............................................. 41
Appendix A.28 L8-outline ............................................. 42
The growing DirectFET range includes various can sizes and device outlines. There are now lead-free variants, identified by a PbF suffix
after the part number (for example, IRF6618PbF). The main text of this application note contains guidance applicable to the whole range,
including lead-free devices. Then, in Appendix A, there are device outlines, substrate layouts and stencil designs for each device (common
to both standard and lead-free variants). For more details about individual devices, refer to the relevant product data sheet and package
outline drawing. To simplify board mounting and improve reliability, International Rectifier manufactures DirectFET devices to exacting
standards. These high standards have evolved through evaluating many different materials and designs. Although such evaluations have
yielded good results, the recommendations in this application note may need to be adjusted to suit specific production environments.
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Introduction
Die
Can
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DirectFET is a surface mount semiconductor
technology designed primarily for board-mounted power
applications. It eliminates unnecessary elements of
packaging that contribute to higher inductance and
resistance, both thermal and electrical, so that its power
capabilities exceed those of comparably sized packages.
The growing DirectFET range includes various can sizes
and device outlines. There are ‘plus’ variants that use
thinner dies to improve electrical performance and
efficiency. There are PbF variants, pre-soldered with a
tin-silver-copper alloy (Sn96.5 Ag3.0 Cu0.5) to improve
performance with lead-free pastes and identified by a PbF
suffix after the part number (for example, IRF6618PbF).
There are also variants qualified for the automotive
industry, which have a gate marker of AU instead of .
Drain
Source
Gate
Substrate
Figure 1 Sectional view
The drain connection is formed by a plated copper
can, which is bonded to the drain side of the silicon
die. The can has two contact areas, both of which
must be soldered to the substrate although one can be
used solely as a mechanical anchor. Using tracks of
similar size under both drain contacts will help to
ensure that the device does not tilt during reflowing.
Figure 2 shows typical contact configurations of
DirectFET devices, covering most devices in the
range. Specific pad assignments are shown in the
data sheet for each product.
S
D
G
S
D
D
D
G
S
The main text of this application note contains guidance
applicable to the whole range, including lead-free devices.
Then, in Appendix A, there are device outlines, substrate
layouts and stencil designs for each device (common
to both standard and lead-free variants). For more
details about individual devices, refer to the relevant
product data sheet and package outline drawing.
To simplify board mounting and improve reliability,
International Rectifier manufactures DirectFET devices to
exacting standards. These high standards have evolved
through evaluating many different materials and designs.
Although such evaluations have yielded good results,
the recommendations in this application note may need
to be adjusted to suit specific production environments.
G – Gate, S – Source, D – Drain
(viewed from underside of device)
Figure 2 DirectFET contact configuration
Figure 3 shows how DirectFET devices are labeled.
The part number, batch number and date code are
provided to support product traceability. The last digit
of the batch number on PbF variants is underlined.
Device construction
DirectFET devices use an innovative construction
technique to make source and gate connections
directly to the die surface (Figure 1). The remainder of
the surface is coated with passivation to protect it and
to control the position, shape and size of the solder
contacts between device and substrate.
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Figure 3 Device markings
Note: The dot (or AU on automotive devices) shows at which
end of the device the gate pad is located. It is not Pin 1.
Figure 4 shows recommended pad numbering schemes.
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Design considerations
1
5
Substrates
4
DirectFET technology was originally developed and
evaluated for use with epoxy and polyimide glasswoven substrates. The test substrates were finished in
electroless nickel immersion gold but any of the
numerous surface finishes available are suitable.
Subsequent evaluations have confirmed that
DirectFET devices can be used with insulated metal
substrates made from aluminum silicon carbide
(AlSiC) and copper (Cu). For more information, refer
to the DirectFET Technology Materials and Practices
Application Note (AN-1050), available at:
6
4
7
6
Substrate designs
9
4
3
2
8
Drain
Source
Gate
Drain
1,2
3,4
5
6,7
Drain
Source
Gate
Drain
1,2
3-6
7
8,9
Drain
Source
Gate
Source
1-3
4-11
12
13-15
Drain
Source
Gate
Drain
1
5
3
6
4
7
2
13
14
1,2
3,4
5
6,7
2
1
5
The substrate finish can affect the amount of energy
required to make solder joints; this can in turn be a
factor in solder quality issues such as solder balling,
tombstoning (or tilt) and the formation of voids. It is
important to ensure that the appropriate reflow profile
is used for the selected substrate finish.
If pad numbering is required to produce a component
outline within the library of a CAD system,
International Rectifier recommends that the
conventions shown in Figure 4 are adopted. This
makes it easier to discuss any issues that may arise
during design and assembly.
1
3
5
7
Drain
Source
Gate
Drain
2
6
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To achieve low-loss track layouts, DirectFET devices
were designed for use with solder-mask-defined
layouts. Although the devices can be used with paddefined (non-solder-mask-defined) layouts, these have
not been evaluated. The outline of DirectFET devices
and the use of solder-mask-defined pads contribute to
efficient substrate design. Large-area tracks optimize
electrical and thermal performance.
3
1,2
3
4
5, 6
8
4
9
5
12
15
1
2
10
6
11
7
3
(viewed from top of substrate)
Figure 4 Recommended pad numbering
DirectFET devices can be placed in parallel using
simple layouts (Figure 5). International Rectifier
recommends a minimum separation of 0.500mm
(0.020"). The separation can be adjusted to reflect
local process capabilities but should allow for rework.
Micro-screen design and desoldering tool type may
affect how closely devices are placed to each other
and to other components.
Refer to Appendix A for device outlines, substrate
layouts and stencil designs for each can size and
device outline in the DirectFET range. These are
common to both standard and lead-free devices.
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Figure 5 Placing DirectFET devices in parallel
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Standardized pad layouts
Later devices in the DirectFET range use standardized
pad outlines (Figure 6). This means that devices of the
same can size can easily be interchanged and
upgraded. For example, a substrate layout for a small
can device with one source pad can be designed to
accept a small can device with two source pads; the
gate pads are in the same positions on the two
devices and the first of two source pads is in the same
position as the single source pad.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure 7(a) L10-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure 6 Standardized pad layouts
For many devices (see table below), it is possible to
use either a device-specific or a universal pad outline
on the substrate. The stencil design determines where
solder paste is applied to a universal outline. To avoid
wastage and flux residues, International Rectified
recommends using a device-specific stencil design.
Device
outline
Stencil
design
Dedicated
pad outline
Universal
pad outline
S1
S1
S1
S2
S2
S2
S2
S2
SB
SB
SB
SB
M2
M2
M2
M4
M4
M4
M4
M4
L4
L4
L4
L10
L6
L6
L6
L10
L8
L8
L8
L10
Note: L10 is the universal pad layout for large-can devices
(Figure 7). All other pad layouts are shown in Appendix A.
The device outline code indicates the can size and
number of source pads (see table below).
Can size
(dimensions in mm)
Figure 7(b) L10-outline substrate/PCB layout
Assembly considerations
International Rectifier designed DirectFET devices to
be as easy as possible to assemble using standard
surface mounting techniques. Recessing the die within
the package (Figure 8) forces a standoff between die
and substrate, which helps to reduce solder balling
problems and improves device reliability. However,
procedures and conditions can have a profound
influence on assembly quality. It is therefore
necessary to develop an effective process based on
the individual requirements for the application.
DirectFET
DirectFET PbF
Number of source pads
S
small
M
medium
L
large
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n – 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10
Figure 8 Contact planarity
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Packaging
DirectFET devices are supplied in tape and reel format
(Figure 9). The gate contact is furthest from the tape
index holes.
loaded tape feed direction
B
Solder pastes
A
International Rectifier evaluated different types of solder
paste from various manufacturers. The properties of
pastes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, meaning
that some perform better than others. In general, high
slumping pastes tend to suffer more from solder balling
than slump-resistant pastes; solder balling is discussed
in the next section on stencil design. In addition, some
pastes appear to be more prone to voiding than others.
H
D
C
F
E
G
Dimensions (mm)
Small can
Code
Min
Medium can
Max
Min
Max
Large can
Min
Max
A
7.90
8.10
7.90
8.10
11.90
12.10
B
3.90
4.10
3.90
4.10
3.90
4.10
C
11.90
12.30
11.90
12.30
15.90
16.30
D
5.45
5.55
5.45
5.55
7.40
7.60
E
4.00
4.20
5.10
5.30
7.20
7.40
10.10
F
5.00
5.20
6.50
6.70
9.90
G
1.50
NC
1.50
NC
1.50
NC
H
1.50
1.60
1.50
1.60
1.50
1.60
Figure 9 Tape and reel packaging
Storage requirements
DirectFET devices are packed in sealed, nitrogenpurged, antistatic bags. Devices in unopened bags
have a shelf life of two years. Devices may have a
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 1 or 3: this is
shown on the bag label. Treating all devices in opened
bags as MSL 3 will help to ensure good solderability
but the devices must not be baked, even if they are
not mounted within 168 hours of opening a bag.
The reason for storing opened bags carefully is that the
plating on some areas of the devices is photosensitive
and can be tarnished by the high levels of atmospheric
pollution that occur in some heavily industrialized areas.
To reduce the risk of tarnishing, International Rectifier
recommends that, when not in use, reels of devices
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should be resealed into the bags in which they are
supplied. The bags provide protection against the
ambient atmosphere. They also provide adequate
protection against normal light levels but it is prudent
to avoid prolonged exposure to bright light sources.
Solder alloys, metal contents and flux constituents all
influence the rheology of the solder paste. This in turn
influences how the paste reacts during processing.
DirectFET products with a PbF suffix have been
evaluated using both lead-containing pastes (Sn63
Pb37) and lead-free pastes (Sn96.5 Ag3.0 Cu0.5).
Products without the PbF suffix are not recommended
for use with lead-free pastes.
Solder paste selection must take flux residues into
consideration. Many customers use solder pastes that
contain no-clean fluxes designed to be fully cured or
‘caramelized’ during the reflow process, forming an inert
varnish-like residue that need not be washed off or
removed. However, some solder pastes (marketed as
‘probeable’ or ‘pin-testable’) contain fluxes that remain
soft or tacky for up to a month to enable underlying PCB
pads to be electrically probed on an automated test
system using pins or needle-type probes. Unfortunately,
as the residues remain acidic and chemically active
until they harden, they can cause electrical leakage
and/or corrosion, especially in damp or moist
environments. Therefore, International Rectifier
recommends that assemblies using probeable or pintestable solder pastes are not exposed to their intended
operating environment or subjected to reliability testing
that involves moisture testing for at least a month.
Alternatively, such assemblies can be baked after
electrical testing to cure the flux more quickly.
Evaluations of both standard and lead-free devices used
reflow profiles that conform to IPC/JEDEC standard
J-STD-020C (July 2004 revision.) All devices were
reflowed three times to simulate the building of a doublesided PCB and provide for one rework process. However,
International Rectifier advises customers to refer to
the technical datasheet for their selected solder paste
for initial guidance when setting up reflow profiles,
before they carry out optimization exercises.
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Stencil design
Stencil design is instrumental in controlling the quality
of solder joints. Appendix A shows stencil designs that
have given good results with recommended substrate
outlines, both at International Rectifier and at
customers’ locations. They are based on reductions of
25% (equivalent to printing 75% of the PCB pad area).
The designs assume a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"); they should be revised for other thicknesses.
DirectFET can be used with thicknesses of 0.1000.250mm (0.004-0.010"). Stencils thinner than 0.100mm
are unsuitable because they deposit insufficient solder
paste to make good solder joints with the die; high
reductions sometimes create similar problems.
Stencils in the range of 0.125mm-0.200mm (0.0050.008"), with suitable reductions, give the best results.
pressure. Good results have been achieved using
over-travel of 0.050mm-0.100mm (0.002-0.004") and
placement pressure of 150-250g.
Insufficient placement pressure may result in poor
solder joints or in devices being tilted and/or
misaligned. Although it is better to avoid perceptible
tilt, poor placement does not always cause reflow
problems. Ideally, devices should be placed to an
accuracy of 0.050mm on both X and Y axes but,
during evaluations, devices centered themselves from
placement inaccuracies of more than 0.200mm.
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DirectFET plus devices use thinner silicon dies than
the standard range, and are fitted in thinner cans
(height M in Figure 18). The correct device height
must be used in placement programs. To determine
the height of a device, refer to the product data sheet.
Post-reflow evaluations can help to assess how a stencil
is performing within a given process. Two main problem
areas can be addressed by improving stencil design:


Solder balling around the perimeter of the die.
This can be caused by too much solder paste, in
which case the stencil might need to be reduced by
more than 25%. The reduction can be symmetrical
but biasing it unevenly may help to prevent solder
balling; the stencil designs in Appendix A have
apertures moved further from the die edge for this
reason. Solder balling can result from other external
factors, such as the moisture content of the board
and incorrect ramp rates or insufficient soak times
in the reflow profile. Leadless devices like
DirectFET can sometime accentuate existing
deficiencies within a process.
Misshapen joints. If the joints are smaller or
seem to be only partially made, this might suggest
that there is insufficient solder to make the joint. If,
however, the joints have what appear to be
additional areas extending from their edges, they
are usually the result of too much solder; this
almost certainly the case if solder balls are also
present. Insufficient solder can also cause voiding
but this is more likely to arise from other factors,
including surface finish, solder paste and substrate
condition.
Device placement
Due to the recessed position of the die, DirectFET
devices should ideally be depressed into the solder
paste by at least 0.050mm (0.002") to ensure that the
contact areas are in full contact with the paste.
Placement machines operate on various principles,
some based on over-travel and others on placement
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Device height (mm)
Min
Max
DirectFET
0.590
0.700
DirectFET®plus
0.535
0.595
Figure 18 Height of standard and plus devices
Standard and plus devices can be used together,
although height differences must be taken into account
if heatsinks are fitted to the top of the devices.
Heatsinks
DirectFET devices are designed to deliver superior
thermal performance compared with other packages.
In many applications, heatsinks are not required but
they may sometimes be applied to achieve even
greater cooling in use.
For optimum ruggedness, International Rectifier
recommends attaching heatsinks to the substrate
using clips, screws or other fasteners (Figure 10).
However, if limited board space prevents this, they
may be attached to the top of devices (Figure 11).
When heatsinks are attached to the top of devices
without mechanical fastenings to the substrate,
potential mechanical stresses on the heatsink must be
considered. Such stresses will be transferred to the
device and may cause mechanical damage and, in
extreme cases, device failure.
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Figure 10 Heatsinks attached to substrates
Figure 13 Thermal contact (no TIM) K≈0.024 W/(m•K)
Figure 11 Heatsinks attached to devices
Whichever heatsink design and application method is
used, heatsinks can be applied to single or multiple
devices. Figure 12 shows multiple device heatsinking.
Figure 14 Thermal contact (TIM) K≈0.5–10.0 W/(m•K)
Many TIMs are available in various forms. The table
below summarizes the advantages and disadvantages
of each form, although individual examples may differ.
The suitability of each form depends on the design
and use of the assembly. Evaluations will be needed to
establish the most suitable material for an application.
Figure 12 Heatsinks attached to multiple devices
When one heatsink covers multiple devices, problems
can arise from variances in the thermal expansion of
substrate, solder, device, thermal interface material
(TIM) and heatsink. This is especially true when the
heatsink is attached to the top of the devices without
mechanical fastenings to the substrate. As well as
normal operating conditions, calculations of thermal
expansion must include other heat excursions applied
to the assembly (for example, during reflow soldering).
When applying a TIM to the device-heatsink joint, it is
important to consider the material and the way it is
applied. If a fluid or flowable material is used, it must not
be allowed to seal the sides of the device that are not in
contact with the substrate. Such seals can trap air under
the device, both around the die and between the device
and substrate. If the assembly is then subjected to
heating for any reason (whether in normal operation,
further processing or burn-in testing), the trapped air will
expand and may break either the device-die bond or the
device-substrate joints. Although tests have shown that
this generally happens only when a large heat excursion
is applied to a large DirectFET body containing a small
silicon die, it is still worthy of consideration.
TIMs should be used to improve thermal contact by
filling air gaps (voids) between the mating faces of the
device and the heatsink. Without a TIM (Figure 13),
there is a significant proportion of voids over the area.
With a TIM (Figure 14), there is full contact.
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Type
Grease
Description
Traditional form, filled with conductive
particles of Al2O3, BeO, Al or Ag
Thermal conductivity: 0.3–2.0 W/(m·K)
(up to 6 W/(m·K) for Al)
Vendors: Shinetsu, Bergquist
Advantages
Good surface conformance
Good surface wetting
Thin bonds (<0.005")
Gel
Grease replacement, cross-links in
curing to form a gel-like substance
Thermal conductivity: 0.3–2.0 W/(m·K)
Vendors: Thermoset (Lord MG series)
Good surface conformance
Good surface wetting
Thin bonds (<0.005")
Does not leak out over time
Adhesive
Heat-cured and filled with conductive
particles similar to grease
Thermal conductivity: 0.3–1.3 W/(m·K)
Vendors: Dow Corning, 3M
Good surface conformance
Good surface wetting
Thin bonds (<0.005")
Mechanical attachment
Tape
Pressure-sensitive and adhesive-filled,
with conductive particles on a fibreglass
or plastic carrier
Thermal conductivity: 0.7–1.5 W/(m·K)
Vendors: Bergquist, Dow Corning, 3M
Phase
change
Waxy material, changes to a gel at
about 50°C
Thermal conductivity: 0.8–1.5 W/(m·K)
Vendors: Bergquist, Dow Corning, 3M
Pads
Thickness: 0.010–0.250"
Thermal conductivity: 0.8–4.0 W/(m·K)
Vendors: Bergquist, Dow Corning, 3M
Moderate surface wetting
Mechanical attachment
Can be die-cut and pre-applied
Clean and simple processing
Electrical isolation
Good surface conformance for
irregularities < 0.002"
Good surface wetting
Clean processing
Can be pre-applied or on a carrier
Thin bonds (<0.005") (if pre-applied)
Electrical isolation (if on carrier)
Good surface conformance for large
irregularities
Simple to use
Can be reused
Can be die-cut and pre-applied
Clean processing
If excess TIM is applied, this can flow under the
DirectFET device. Thermal expansion can then break
the device-substrate joints. In Figure 15, a heatsink
has been removed with floss to show that excess
heatsink adhesive has spread across the substrate. It
has covered the devices and sealed their sides.
Disadvantages
Difficult to pre-apply
Messy processing
Can leak out over time
Needs controlled dispensation
No electrical isolation
Cannot be pre-applied
Needs curing (can be from burn-in)
Messy processing
Needs controlled dispensation
No electrical isolation
Cannot be pre-applied
Needs curing (can be from burn-in)
Messy processing
Needs controlled dispensation
No electrical isolation
Poor surface conformance
Thick bonds
Poor surface conformance for large
irregularities and bowing
Poor surface conformance for small
irregularities
Poor wetting
Thick bonds
Pressure required to fit pads can make
them difficult to use effectively
In Figure 16, a cross-section reveals that the adhesive
has flowed under the DirectFET devices. It has filled
the gap between substrate, die and device body.
Figure 16 Heatsink adhesive under devices
Figure 15 Excess heatsink adhesive covering devices
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In Figure 17, the TIM has expanded and separated the
silicon die from the device body.
As with all chip scale packaging (including land grid
arrays and ball grid arrays), the best way to inspect
devices after reflow is by taking X-ray images. The
images for DirectFET and DirectFET PbF devices will
differ slightly, as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 17 Die separated from device body
With so many heatsink designs and materials,
proposed combinations must be fully evaluated to
establish their suitability for a planned application.
Reflow equipment
DirectFET devices are suitable for assembly using
surface mount technology reflowing equipment and
are recommended for use with convection, vapor
phase and infrared equipment. PbF qualified devices
have a good resistance to short-term exposure to high
temperatures, making them suitable for reflow profiles
o
of up to 260 C (measured by attaching a
thermocouple to a DirectFET device).
There are no special requirements for successful
assembly but all reflow processes used in evaluation
and qualification complied with the recommendations of
solder paste suppliers. Using incorrect reflow profiles
can cause solder quality issues such as solder balling,
tombstoning (or tilt) and the formation of voids; if such
problems arise, the reflow profile should be checked.
Figure 19 X-rays of DirectFET (left) and DirectFET PbF
An X-ray image of a board-mounted DirectFET PbF
device shows denser solder joints, with fewer voids and
solder balls, but also with poorer edge definition than
seen in DirectFET devices processed under the same
conditions. The reason for this is that the solder joints
are significantly thicker for the DirectFET PbF devices,
which are pre-soldered. As solder tends to adhere more
readily to pre-soldered surfaces, the solder joints on the
lead-free devices have a more pronounced hour-glass
shape. In an X-ray image, this results in blurring of the
joint edges and rounding of the joint corners.
The DirectFET package is designed to have superior
thermal resistance properties. For this reason, it is
essential that the core of the substrate reaches
thermal equilibrium during the pre-heating stage of the
reflow profile to ensure that adequate thermal energy
reaches the solder joint. For more information, visit
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Inspection
For comprehensive information on inspecting boardmounted DirectFET devices, refer to the DirectFET
Inspection Application Note (AN-1080), available at:
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Rework guidelines
Modern rework stations for ball grid array and leadless
packages often use two heating stages. The first heats
the substrate, either with a conventional hot-plate or a
hot-air system. The second stage uses a hot-air
system for localized heating, often with the option of
unheated air for faster cooling of the solder
interconnections on the replaced device; this improves
the solder grain structure.
The device placement mechanism or arm usually has
a hot-air de-soldering gun as part of the pick head,
equipped with a vacuum cup and thermocouple. Once
the solder reflow temperature has been reached, the
vacuum is automatically engaged to allow the device
to be removed from the substrate. This reduces the
risk of causing damage by premature removal.
International Rectifier does not recommend reusing
devices removed from a substrate. Dispose of the old
device and use a new replacement.
To replace a DirectFET device:
Note: If you usually bake to remove residual moisture before
rework, insert your normal procedure here.
1.
Heat the site to approximately 100°C (150°C for
lead-free assembly) using the substrate heating
stage.
7.
Heat the site to approximately 100°C (150°C for
lead-free assembly) using the substrate heating
stage.
8.
Use the de-soldering tool to heat both device and
solder interconnects to reflow temperature,
waiting until all the solder has reflowed.
9.
Retract the arm, leaving the device in place. Cool
as quickly as possible.
Mechanical test results
International Rectifier has subjected board-mounted
DirectFET devices to extensive mechanical tests,
conducted in accordance with industry standards and
practices. The devices tested were of medium can size,
one MQ-outline and one MT-outline. Given that all
DirectFET devices are made in the same way, other
can sizes should perform to the same high standard.
This section contains summarized results for bend
tests, compression tests, drop tests and vibration
tests. Full reports are available on request.
Bend tests
Method
These tests were carried out in accordance with BS
EN 60068-2-21:1999 Test U: Robustness of
terminations and integral mounting devices.
Note: Pb devices are qualified for a maximum reflow peak
temperature of 230°C (260°C for PbF devices). To avoid
overheating the device or substrate, adjust the settings on your
equipment to achieve a maximum air temperature of 300°C.

To gauge relative performance, DirectFET devices
were tested against ceramic capacitors of a similar
size.
2.
Lower the placement arm to bring the de-soldering
tool into contact with the device. When the device
and the solder interconnects reach reflow
temperature, lift the placement arm to remove the
device from the substrate. Discard the device.

3.
Clear residual solder from the site using a bladetype de-soldering tool and de-soldering braid.
Clear residual flux using a flux-reducing agent.
Take care in cleaning the site: damage to the
solder-resist may produce undesirable results.
Substrates were initially tested over knife edges
set at 90mm pitch but, as few devices failed, the
pitch was changed to 70mm. This meant that the
same deflection formed a more acute radius,
increasing the strain and reducing the deflection
needed to cause failure (13-14mm deflection over
70mm pitch causes approximately the same strain
as 25mm deflection over 90mm pitch).

The speed of deflection was 1mms for all tests.

The test board measured 100x40mm and was
manufactured from FR4 2oz copper, finished in
nickel gold. The solder used was Sn63 Pb37.

Devices were mounted both longitudinally and
transversely, and were tested with the devices
mounted on both front and back of the board.
4.
When the site is ready, apply new solder paste
with a micro-stencil and squeegee.
5.
Position a new device on the vacuum tip of the
placement head and lower the placement arm
until the device is in contact with the solder paste.
6.
Switch off the vacuum on the placement head and
retract the placement arm, leaving the device in
place.
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Results
Figures 20 and 21 show the deflection required to
cause failure in MQ-outline and MT-outline medium
can devices.
Note: The shaded areas indicate the point at which the
substrates failed. No components survived beyond this.
Compression tests
Method
 Tests were carried out at ambient room
o
temperature (22 C).

Test speed was:
-1
0.5mmmin for the MQ- and MT-outlines
-1
1.2mmmin for the L8-outline
-1
(return speed of 20mmmin where applicable).

Test duration was measured from the point at
which the tester registered a force of:
0.05N for the MQ- and MT-outlines
1.00N for the L8-outline.

The test was terminated if the force reached:
1750N for the MQ- and MT-outlines
2000N for the L8-outline.
Continuous pressure:
Force was applied to the top of the device until the
gate threshold voltage (Vg-th) shifted by ±20% (or until
the maximum force for the outline was reached).
Stepped pressure:
Figure 20 MQ-outline deflection test results
MQ-outline: Force was raised to 400N, relieved and
the device allowed to return to neutral. The force was
then raised to 700N and relieved; this process was
repeated in steps of 50N until the device failed. The
gate threshold was monitored throughout.
MT-outline: The MQ-outline test was replicated but
with an initial force of 600N and increments of 100N.
L8-outline: The MT-outline test was replicated but with
an initial force of 1200N and termination force of
2000N (the maximum available on the equipment).
Note: Initial pressures were set close to the expected failure
point to minimize the number of cycles and, therefore, the
fatigue induced by them.
Results
The table below shows the average compression
required to cause failure in DirectFET devices.
Figure 21 MT-outline deflection test results
MQ-outline
MT-outline
L8-outline
Continuous
1204N
1407N
no failures
Stepped
663N
1106N
no failures
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Note: Gravity (1g) was assumed to be 9.81ms .
Figure 22 shows mortality curves for the survival rate
of board-mounted MQ- and MT-outline devices when
increasing pressure is applied to the top surface.
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Survival rates are calculated as follows:
Drop tests
Survival rate
=
Method
These tests were carried out in accordance with BS
2011: Part 2.1 Ed:1992 Test Ed: free fall.
ndt - ndf
x 100
ndt
ndt
ndf
DirectFET devices were dropped onto a steel block
from different heights and in five attitudes:
Number of devices tested
Number of devices failed
1.
On the short edge of the device
2.
On the long edge of the device
3.
On the corner of the device
4.
With device flat, on top of the substrate
5.
With the device flat, underneath the substrate
BS 2011 specifies drop heights of 25mm, 50mm,
100mm, 250mm, 500mm and 1000mm. When no
devices failed, International Rectifier increased the
drop height to 1500mm.
Results
MQ-outline
MT-outline
Drop height (mm)
1000
1500
1000
1500
Figure 22 Survival rates of MQ- and MT-outlines
Attitude 1
0/10
0/10
0/10
0/10
Stress was modeled as a function of device area (top),
applied force and die size. The stress on the die from
an applied force of 2000N was found to be lower on
an L8-outline than on MQ- or MT-outlines (Figure 23).
The conclusion is that the larger die in the L8-outline
spreads the load, while the smaller die and solder
area in the MQ-outline concentrates force and
increases stress (Figure 24).
Attitude 2
0/10
0/10
0/10
0/10
Attitude 3
0/10
0/10
0/10
0/10
Attitude 4
0/10
0/10
0/10
0/10
Attitude 5
0/10
0/10
0/10
0/10
Note: 10 devices were tested for each combination of height
and attitude. Each device was dropped 20 times.
Vibration tests
Method
These tests were carried out in accordance with BS
2011: Part 2.1 Fd:1973 Test Fd: random vibration —
wide band general requirements.
Figure 23 Comparison of stress in device and in die only
DirectFET devices were subjected for three hours to
random vibrations from 20Hz to 2kHz, experiencing
-2
3.2grms (31.4ms rms) with an acceleration spectral
2
-1
-2 2
-1
density value of 0.005g Hz ([0.48ms ] Hz ). Figure
25 shows the bandpass filter frequency chart.
The devices were tested in three attitudes:
1.
On the short edge of the device
2.
On the long edge of the device
3.
With device flat, on top of the substrate
Figure 24 Stress modeling
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Figure 25 Bandpass filter frequency chart
Results
6601
Attitude 1
0/16
Attitude 2
0/16
Attitude 3
0/16
Note: 16 devices were tested in each attitude.
Acknowledgements
International Rectifier would like to thank:
Indium Corporation of Europe, Multicore Solders Limited, Litton
Kester Solders, Tamura Kaken (UK), Agmet Ltd (ESL Europe) and
Alpha Metals for supplying solder paste samples and information.
Mike Fenner of Indium, for support during the applications work, and
James Taylor of Litton, for providing information on surface mount
technologies.
The Bergquist Company for supplying insulated metal substrate
samples and information.
Further reading
Frear, D R; Vianco, P T (1994) ‘Intermetallic Growth and Mechanical
Behavior of Low and High Melting Temperature Solder Alloys’,
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. Vol 25A pp1509-1523
July 1994.
Frear, Darrel R (1990) ‘Microstructural Evolution during
Thermomechanical Fatigue of 62Sn-36Pb-2Ag and 60Sn-40Pb
Solder Joints’, IEEE Transactions on Component, Hybrids, and
Manufacturing Technology, Vol 13 No 4 December 1990.
Frear, Darrel; Morgan, Harold; Burchett, Steven; Lau, John.
The Mechanics Of Solder Alloy Interconnects. Chapman & Hall.
ISBN 0-442-01505-4.
Manko, Howard H (4th edn) Solders and Soldering. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN 0-07-134417-9.
Prasad, Ray P (2nd edn) Surface Mount Technology. Kluwer
Academic Publishers. ISBN 0-412-12-12921-3.
Standards
BS EN 60068-2-21:2006, Environmental testing. Test U:
Robustness of terminations and integral mounting devices.
BS EN 60068-2-31:2008, Environmental testing. Test Ec:
Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens.
BS 2011-2.1Fd:1973, Environmental testing. Test Fd:
random vibration — wide band, general requirements.
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Medium can outlines
Appendix A
Model-specific data
MT-outline
MX-outline
MP-outline
MQ-outline
MN-outline
MZ-outline
MU-outline
M2-outline
M4-outline
MA-outline
MB-outline
MC-outline
MD-outline
ME-outline
MF-outline
L6-outline
L8-outline
DirectFET devices are available in a growing range of
can sizes and device outlines. At present, there are 21
variants in three can sizes. Devices shown with the die
outlined in red use standardized pad layouts (see page 4).
This appendix contains the following information about
each combination of can size and device outline
currently available:
 Device outline drawing
 Recommended substrate/PCB layout
 Suggested designs for stencils of 0.150mm
(0.006") thickness
For more details about individual devices, and to find
out their size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
Note
The die outline colors below indicate device ranges.
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Black
Standard DirectFET and DirectFET PbF
Green
DirectFET plus
Red
Automotive DirectFET and DirectFET 2
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SJ-outline
SHoutline
Small can outlines
ST-outline
S1-outline
SQ-outline
S2-outline
SA-outline
SBoutline
Large can outlines
L4-outline
SC-outline
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Appendix A.1 ST-outline
Device outline
Figure A.1.1 shows the outline for ST-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.1.2(b) ST-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.1.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.1.1 ST-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.1.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.1.3(a) ST-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.1.2(a) ST-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.1.3(b) ST-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.2 SQ-outline
Device outline
Figure A.2.1 shows the outline for SQ-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.2.2(b) SQ-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.2.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.2.1 SQ-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.2.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.2.3(a) SQ-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.2.2(a) SQ-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Appendix A.3 SJ-outline
Device outline
Figure A.3.1 shows the outline for SJ-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.3.2(b) SJ-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.3.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.3.1 SJ-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.3.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.3.3(a) SJ-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.3.2(a) SJ-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.3.3(b) SJ-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.4 SH-outline
Device outline
Figure A.4.1 shows the outline for SH-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.4.2(b) SH-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.4.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.4.1 SH-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.4.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.4.2(a) SH-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.4.3(b) SH-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.5 S1-outline
Device outline
Figure A.5.1 shows the outline for S1-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.5.2(b) S1-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.5.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.5.1 S1-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.5.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.5.3(a) S1-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.5.3(b) S1-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.5.2(a) S1-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Appendix A.6 S2-outline
Device outline
Figure A.6.1 shows the outline for S2-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.6.2(b) S2-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.6.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.6.1 S2-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.6.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.6.3(a) S2-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.6.3(b) S2-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.6.2(a) S2-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Appendix A.7 SA-outline
Device outline
Figure A.7.1 shows the outline for SA-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.7.2(b) SA-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.7.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.7.1 SA-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.7.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.7.3(a) SA-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.7.3(b) SA-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.7.2(a) SA-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Appendix A.8 SB-outline
Device outline
Figure A.8.1 shows the outline for SB-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.8.2(b) SB-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.8.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.8.1 SB-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.8.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.8.3(a) SB-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.8.2(a) SB-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.8.3(b) SB-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.9 SC-outline
Device outline
Figure A.9.1 shows the outline for SC-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.9.2(b) SC-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.9.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.9.1 SC-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.9.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.9.3(a) SC-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.9.2(a) SC-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.9.3(b) SC-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.10 S3C-outline
G=GATE
D=DRAIN
S=SOURCE
Device outline
Figure A.10.1 shows the outline for S3C-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
D
D
S
S
G
S
D
D
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.10.2(b) S3C-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.10.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.10.1 S3C-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.10.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.10.2(a) S3C-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Figure A.10.3(a) S3C-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.10.3(b) S3C-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.11 MT-outline
Device outline
Figure A.11.1 shows the outline for MT-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.11.2(b) MT-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.11.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.11.1 MT-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.11.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.11.3(a) MT-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.11.2(a) MT-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.11.3(b) MT-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.12 MX-outline
Device outline
Figure A.12.1 shows the outline for MX-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.12.2(b) MX-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.12.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.12.1 MX-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.12.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.12.3(a) MX-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.12.2(a) MX-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.12.3(b) MX-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.13 MP-outline
Device outline
Figure A.13.1 shows the outline for MP-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.13.2(b) MP-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.13.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.13.1 MP-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.13.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.13.3(a) MP-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.13.2(a) MP-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.13.3(b) MP-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.14 MQ-outline
Device outline
Figure A.14.1 shows the outline for MQ-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.14.2(b) MQ-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.14.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.14.1 MQ-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.14.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.14.3(a) MQ-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.14.2(a) MQ-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.14.3(b) MQ-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.15 MN-outline
Device outline
Figure A.15.1 shows the outline for MN-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.15.2(b) MN-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.15.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.15.1 MN-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.15.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.15.3(a) MN-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.15.2(a) MN-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.15.3(b) MN-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.16 MZ-outline
Device outline
Figure A.16.1 shows the outline for MZ-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.16.2(b) MZ-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.16.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.16.1 MZ-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.16.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.16.3(a) MZ-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.16.2(a) MZ-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.16.3(b) MZ-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.17 MU-outline
Device outline
Figure A.17.1 shows the outline for MU-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.17.2(b) MU-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.17.3 (a and b).
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.17.1 MU-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.17.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.17.2(a) MU-outline substrate/PCB layout
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Figure A.17.3(a) MU-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.17.3(b) MU-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.18 M2-outline
Device outline
Figure A.18.1 shows the outline for M2-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.18.2(b) M2-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.18.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.18.1 M2-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.18.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.18.3(a) M2-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.18.2(a) M2-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.18.3(b) M2-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.19 M4-outline
Device outline
Figure A.19.1 shows the outline for M4-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.19.2(b) M4-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.19.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.19.1 M4-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.19.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into two separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.19.3(a) M4-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.19.2(a) M4-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.19.3(b) M4-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.20 MA-outline
Device outline
Figure A.20.1 shows the outline for MA-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.20.2(b) MA-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.20.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.20.1 MA-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.20.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.20.3(a) MA-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.20.2(a) MA-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.20.3(b) MA-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.21 MB-outline
Device outline
Figure A.21.1 shows the outline for MB-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.21.2(b) MB-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.21.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.21.1 MB-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.21.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.21.3(a) MB-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.21.2(a) MB-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.21.3(b) MB-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.22 MC-outline
Device outline
Figure A.22.1 shows the outline for MC-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.22.2(b) MC-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.22.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.22.1 MC-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.22.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.22.3(a) MC-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.22.2(a) MC-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.22.3(b) MC-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.23 MD-outline
Device outline
D
G
S
D
1.350
x3
0.650
1.850
x4
0.550
0.350
S
S
D
6.300
D
1.000
x2
0.40 Typ
(dimensions in mm)
0.60 Typ
1.30 Typ
0.40
Figure A.23.2(b) MD-outline substrate/PCB layout
0.60
1.10
3.90
0.900
x4
0.650
x2
4.200
Figure A.23.1 shows the outline for MD-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing
4.900
G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
5.500
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.23.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
0.95 Typ
0.90
1.650
1.375
3.375
2.10
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.23.1 MD-outline device outline
1.650
3.375
1.375
0.350
1.700
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.23.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
2.400
Substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.23.3(a) MD-outline stencil design
G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
5.700
0.700
x4
0.575
x2
G
S
S
D
0.875
x2
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.23.2(a) MD-outline substrate/PCB layout
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1.150
x3
0.550
1.800
x4
D
4.200
0.350
1.700
2.350
0.650
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.23.3(b) MD-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.24 ME-outline
1.151
1.850
x4
D
0.550
G
S
S
S
S
S
D
0.350
4.200
Figure A.24.1 shows the outline for ME-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing
0.900
x4
0.550
0.650
x2
1.350
x5
Device outline
D
6.300
D
1.000
x4
0.40 Typ
0.60 Typ
(dimensions in mm)
1.10
1.30 Typ
0.40
0.60
Figure A.24.2(b) ME-outline substrate/PCB layout
3.90
4.900
G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
5.500
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.24.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
0.95 Typ
0.90
1.650
3.375
1.375
0.100
2.10
3.65
(dimensions in mm)
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.24.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
1.650
1.375
1.700
Substrate/PCB layout
2.400
Figure A.24.1 ME-outline device outline
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.24.3(a) ME-outline stencil design
G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
3.375
0.100
5.700
0.700
x4
0.575
x2
G
S
S
S
S
S
1.150
x5
0.975
1.800
x4
D
D
D
0.550
4.200
1.700
2.400
0.650
D
0.875
x4
(dimensions in mm)
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.24.2(a) ME-outline substrate/PCB layout
Figure A.24.3(b) ME-outline stencil design
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G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
Appendix A.25 MF-outline
Device outline
Figure A.25.1 shows the outline for MF-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing
D
G
S
S
S
D
D
D
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.25.2(b) MF-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.25.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.25.1 MF-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.25.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.25.3(a) MF-outline stencil design
D
D
G
S
S
S
D
G = GATE
D = DRAIN
S = SOURCE
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.25.2(a) MF-outline substrate/PCB layout
D
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.25.3(b) MF-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.26 L4-outline
Device outline
Figure A.26.1 shows the outline for L4-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.26.2(b) L4-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.26.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.26.1 L4-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.26.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.26.3(a) L4-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.26.2(a) L4-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.26.3(b) L4-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.27 L6-outline
Device outline
Figure A.27.1 shows the outline for L6-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.27.2(b) L6-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.27.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.27.1 L6-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.27.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.27.3(a) L6-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.27.2(a) L6-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.27.3(b) L6-outline stencil design
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Appendix A.28 L8-outline
Device outline
Figure A.28.1 shows the outline for L8-outline
DirectFET devices. The relative pad positions are
controlled to an accuracy of ±0.065mm. For full
dimensions and tolerances of each device, and to find
out its size and outline, refer to the relevant product
data sheet and package outline drawing
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.28.2(b) L8-outline substrate/PCB layout
Stencil design
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the stencil design
shown in Figure A.28.3 (a and b)
Note: This design is for a stencil thickness of 0.150mm
(0.006"). The reduction should be adjusted for stencils of
other thicknesses.
.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.28.1 L8-outline device outline
Substrate/PCB layout
Evaluations have shown that the best overall
performance is achieved using the substrate/PCB
layout shown in Figure A.28.2 (a and b). Gate and
source pads on the substrate are oversized by
0.025mm (0.001") on each side. Drain pads are
thickened by 0.500mm (0.020"). Each drain contact
pad is divided into three separate pads, as this has
been shown to improve solder joint quality.
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.28.3(a) L8-outline stencil design
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.28.2(a) L8-outline substrate/PCB layout
(dimensions in mm)
Figure A.28.3(b) L8-outline stencil design
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