SNAS778D June 2021 – July 2024 HDC3020 , HDC3021 , HDC3022
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For PCB assembly, standard reflow soldering ovens can be used. The HDC302x uses the standard soldering profile IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 with peak temperatures at 260°C. When soldering the HDC3020, using no-clean solder paste is mandatory, and the paste must not be exposed to water or solvent rinses during assembly because these contaminants can affect sensor accuracy. When soldering HDC3021 or HDC3022, both which have a protective cover which protects the sensor, these devices allow for a printed circuit board (PCB) wash.
During reflow due to high temperature exposure, the sensor is expected (whether open cavity or a protective cover device is used) to generally output a shift in relative humidity. This shift reduces over time as the sensor is exposed to typical indoor ambient conditions 25°C and 50% RH for five days. Following this rehydration procedure allows the polymer to correctly settle after reflow and return to the calibrated RH accuracy.