SLDA021B March 2014 – February 2020 AM3892 , AM3894
Placement force of 150 grams has been used in laboratory testing and has proven to be a satisfactory placement force, retaining the component during conveyance between machines on a typical SMT line. Lower placement forces may not properly retain the component; higher placement forces may deform the solder paste deposits. Either deviation may cause soldering defects.