User's Manual

TOBY-R2 series - Data Sheet
UBX-16005785 - R06 Product handling & soldering
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7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels
TOBY-R2 series modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC
specification.
The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the packaging and handling precautions required. TOBY-R2 series
modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling, storage
and drying see the u-blox Package Information Guide [7].
For MSL standard see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 (can be downloaded from www.jedec.org).
7.3 Reflow soldering
Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations (see TOBY-R2 series System Integration
Manual [2]).
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!
7.4 ESD precautions
TOBY-R2 series modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices (ESD). Handling TOBY-R2 series modules without proper ESD protection may
destroy or damage them permanently.
TOBY-R2 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special ESD precautions typically
applied to ESD sensitive components.
Table 7 reports the maximum ESD ratings of the TOBY-R2 series modules.
Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling and
operation of any application that incorporates TOBY-R2 series module.
ESD precautions should be implemented on the application board where the module is mounted, as described in
the TOBY-R2 series System Integration Manual [2].
Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device!