Protecting moisture-sensitive components against the effects of humidity is critical to performance, yield and operating cost. But, what is it really costing you to store MSDs in moisture barrier bags or nitrogen dry cabinets?

No, baking MSD parts isn’t required as normal protocol…even though many manufacturers have made baking part of standard MSD parts management. According to J-STD-033, baking is only required under specific conditions, which include MSL Level 6 parts and devices that have exceeded their floor life. Instead of baking just because that’s what’s always been done, learn more about the conditions under which MSDs should be baked and the detrimental effects of baking when you really shouldn’t.

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The demands of moisture sensitive devices (MSDs) and the standards that govern their handling have generated additional manufacturing processes and procedures. In some cases, these processes and procedures are no longer needed because the standards have changed, are conservative in application or even misinterpreted. Regardless of these realities, some processes, like baking, have become entrenched – a permanent fixture that may waste precious time, energy and money.

Much has been written on the subject of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and moisture and their destructive impact on sensitive electronic devices. With today’s ever-increasing densities and shrinking package sizes, damage is caused by even lower potentials and less moisture than ever before. It’s time to take a renewed look at the issues and consider better ways to monitor and document the environment in the electronics manufacturing industry.