Assembly Instructions
AN2009-01
Requirements for Printed Circuit Boards
Application Note 8 V2.2, 2015-02
Figure 4 Structure of a printed circuit board
The PressFIT technology is qualified for FR4 printed circuit board material.
After a reflow soldering process is carried out on a printed circuit board, the module can be pressed
into the board without difficulty. The retention forces of the press-fitted pins are not diminished.
Depending on the applied press-tools a certain distance from the middle of the pins to other
components must be observed. A distance of 5mm is recommended, similar to Infineon Econo
PressFIT power modules.
A PressFIT module can be replaced up to two times. This means that a printed circuit board can be
used a total of three times. Correct handling of the components is essential.
A module that has been pressed in and the contact then pressed out again can no longer be pressed in
again. Instead, the module can only be attached in a new printed circuit board by soldering. The plastic
deformation of the PressFIT zone does not permit further press-fitting process.