Storage conditions

EPCOS polymer capacitors are shipped in moisture barrier bags together with a desiccant and a

moisture indicator card.

All series (B760, B761, B763) are classified according JEDEC J-STD-020C as MSL 3 (Moisture

Sensitivity Level 3). Parts should be mounted 168 hours (= 7 days) after opening the moisture

barrier bags to prevent absorption of moisture and outgassing effects during soldering. Following

rules should be adhered to:

Parts must be stored in the reel and sealed moisture barrier bag until usage.

Parts should not be stored at high temperature, high humidity, corrosive atmospheres and

exposed to direct sun light. To enable the floor life of 168 hours according JEDEC J-STD-033A

a maximum temperature of 30

°C at a humidity of maximum 60% R.H. is required.

Temperature fluctuation should be minimized.

Environmental comments and warnings

As a manufacturer of passive components, we develop our products on the basis of the relevant

standards and laws, and thus ensure that our products are free of those materials and

substances prohibited by the relevant legislation.

To ensure a standardized procedure for EPCOS worldwide, a binding list of materials and

substances is included in our environment management system to ISO 14001. Our planning and

development guidelines include regulations and directives aiming to promote recognition of

environmental aspects and to optimize products and processes in terms of material use and

environmental compatibility, to design them with a sparing use of resources and to replace

hazardous substances as far as possible.

The environmental officer provides support in assessing the environmental risks of a

development project upon request. Consideration of environmental aspects is checked and

recorded at the design reviews.

Polymer chip capacitors

B760

TOPcap - Basic

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