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Application Literature
Application Note 1035 (Versatile Link) - AV02-0730EN
Package and Handling Information
The compact Versatile Link package is made of a ame
retardant material and uses the same pad layout as a
standard, eight-pin dual-in-line package. Horizontal,
Vertical, and Tilted (30°) packages are available. These
low prole Versatile Link packages are stackable and are
enclosed to provide a dust-resistant seal. Snap action
simplex, simplex latching, duplex, and duplex latching
connectors are oered with simplex or duplex cables.
Package Housing Color
Versatile Link components and simplex connectors are
color coded to eliminate confusion when making connec-
tions. Receiver packages are black and transmitters are in
grey color respectively.
Package Orientation
Performance and pinouts for the horizontal, vertical, and
tilted (30°) packages are identical. To provide additional
attachment support for the vertical Versatile Link housing
the designer has the option of using a self-tapping screw
through a printed circuit board into a mounting hole at
the bottom of the package. For most applications this is
not necessary.
Handling
Versatile Link components are auto-insertable. When
wave soldering is performed with Versatile Link compo-
nents, the optical port plug should be left in to prevent
contamination of the port. Do not use reow solder
processes (i.e., infrared reow or vapor-phase reow).
Non-halogenated water soluble uxes (i.e., 0% chloride),
not rosin based uxes, are recommended for use with
Versatile Link components.
Versatile Link components are moisture sensitive devices
and are shipped in a moisture sealed bag. If the compo-
nents are exposed to air for an extended period of time,
they may require a baking step before the soldering
process. Refer to the special labeling on the shipping tube
for details.
Recommended chemicals for Cleaning/Degreasing
Alcohols: methyl, isopropyl, isobutyl. Aliphatics: hexane,
heptanes. Other: soap solution, naphtha.
Do not use partially halogenated hydrocarbons such
as 1,1.1 trichloroethane, ketones such as MEK, acetone,
chloroform, ethyl acetate, methylene dichloride, phenol,
methylene chloride, or N-methylpyrolldone. Also, Avago
does not recommend the use of cleaners that use
halogenated hydrocarbons because of their potential en-
vironmental harm.
