3 Terminals Low ESL Chip Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (EMI Filter) for Automotive
NFM21HC102R1H3_ (0805, 1000pF, DC50V)
_: packaging code
Reference Sheet
1.Scope
This product specification is applied to 3 Terminals Low ESL Chip Multilayer Ceramic Capacitorss (EMI Filter) used for Automotive Electronic equipment.
2.MURATA Part NO. System
(Ex.)
NFM
21
(1)L/W
Dimensions
HC
(2)Features
102
(3)Nominal
Capacitance
R
1H
(4)Characteristics (5)DC Rated Voltage
3
(6)Electrode
D
(7)Packaging Code
3. Type & Dimensions
a)Equivalent Circuit
(Unit:mm)
(1)-1 L
(1)-2 W
T
i
j
2.0±0.2
1.25±0.1
0.6±0.2
0.2+0.2/-0.1
e
0.85±0.1
g
0.3±0.2
0.2 min.
4.Rated value
(3) Nominal Capacitance
Capacitance Tolerance
1000 pF
±20 %
(5)
DC Rated
Voltage
Rated
Current
DC 50 V
1A(DC)
DC
Resistance
Insulation
Resistance
300mΩmax. 1000MΩmin.
Specifications and Test Methods
(Operating /Storage Temp. Range)
-55 to 125 °C / -55 to 125 °C
5.Package
mark
(7) Packaging
Packaging Unit
D
f180mm Reel
PAPER W8P4
4000 pcs./Reel
Product specifications in this catalog are as of Dec.8,2021,and are subject to change or obsolescence without notice.
Please consult the approval sheet before ordering.
Please read rating and !Cautions first.
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■AEC-Q200 Murata Standard Specification and Test Methods
Electrical Performance
Item
No
1 Capacitance
(Cap.)
Specification
Shown in Rated value.
Test Method
Frequency
22 to 100pF : 1±0.1MHz
220pF to 1uF : 1±0.1kHz
Voltage : 1±0.2V(rms)
2 Insulation
Resistance(I.R.)
Voltage : Rated Voltage
Time : 2 minutes max.
3 DC Resistance
Measured with 100mA max.
4 Withstanding Voltage
Products shall not be damaged.
Test Voltage : Rated Voltage X 300%
Time : 1 to 5 s
Charge Current : 50mA max.
5 Operating Temperature
6 Storage Temperature
Shown in Rated value.
Includes self-heating
Standard Testing Condition
< Unless otherwise specified >
Temperature : Ordinary Temp. / 15 °C to 35 °C
Humidity: Ordinary Humidity / 25 %(RH) to 85 %(RH)
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< In case of doubt >
Temperature: 20 °C ± 2 °C
Humidity: 60 %(RH) to 70 %(RH)
Atmospheric pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa
■AEC-Q200 Murata Standard Specification and Test Methods
Mechanical Performance (based on Table 2 for Tantalum & Ceramic Capacitors)
AEC-Q200 Rev.C issued June 17. 2005
AEC-Q200
No. Stress
Test Method
3 High Temperature
Unpowered
Exposure
1000 hours @ T=150℃ (Ceramics)
Measurement at 24+/-2 hours after test
4 Temperature Cycling
Pressure jig
R340
Meet Table D after testing.
1000cycles (-55℃ to +125℃)
Measurement at 24+/-2 hours after test
conclusion.
t=24 hours/cycle. Note: Steps 7a & 7b not
required.
Unpowered.
Measurement at 24+/-2 hours after test
conclusion.
Meet Table A after testing.
7 Biased Humidity
1000 hours 85℃/85%RH.
Note: Ceramics only Specified conditions:
Rated Voltage and 1.3 to 1.5 volts.
Add 100Kohm resister.
Tantalums-Rated Voltage only.
Measurement at 24+/-2 hours after test
conclusion.
Meet Table D after testing.
8 Operational Life
Condition D Steady State TA=125℃
Full rated ceramic caps
Measurement at 24+/-2 hours
after test conclusion.
Meet Table D after testing.
9 External Visual
Visual inspection
No abnormalities
10 Physical Dimension
Within the specified dimensions.
No defects
12 Resistance to Solvents
Per MIL-STD-202 Method 215
Not Applicable
13 Mechanical Shock
Figure 1 of Method 213.
SMD:Condition F
Meet Table C after testing.
14 Vibration
5g's for 20 minutes, 12cycles each of 3
oritentations.
Use 8"X5" PCB, .031"thick.
7 secure points on one long side and 2 secure
points at corners of opposite sides.
Parts mounted within 2" from any secure point.
Test from 10-2000Hz.
Meet Table C after testing.
15 Resistance to
Soldering Heat
Note: Condition B No pre-heat of samples.
Meet Table A after testing.
Note:Single Wave Solder-Procedure 2 for SMD. Deviation for AEC-Q200;
Testing condition
Flux : Solution of rosin ethanol 25(mass)%
Pre-heating: 150℃+/-10℃, 60 to 90s
Solder: Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu
Solder Temperature: 270℃+/-5℃
Immesion Time: 10s+/-1s
Immesion and emersion rates: 25mm/s
Then measured after exposure in the room.
16 Thermal Shock
-55℃/+125℃
Note: Number of cycles required-300,
Maximum transfer time-20s,
Dwell time-15 minuites. Air-Air.
Meet Table A after testing.
17 ESD
Per AEC-Q200-002
Component Classification:Meet Table E
18 Solderability
Per J-STD-002
95% of the terminations is to be soldered.
Method B : Not Applicable
6 Moisture Resistance
19 Electrical Characterization Summary to show Min, Max, Mean and
Standard deviation at room as well as Min and
Max operating temperatures.
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F
Deflection
45
Murata Specification / Deviation
Meet Table D after testing.
Deviation for AEC-Q200;
Shown in Rated value.
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Product
■AEC-Q200 Murata Standard Specification and Test Methods
Mechanical Performance (based on Table 2 for Tantalum & Ceramic Capacitors)
AEC-Q200 Rev.C issued June 17. 2005
AEC-Q200
No. Stress
Test Method
21 Board Flex
Appendix 2. Note:2mm(min) for all except 3mm
for class 1.
Murata Specification / Deviation
Meet Table B after testing.
Deviation for AEC-Q200;
It shall be soldered on the Glass-epoxy substrate
(t = 1mm).
• Deflection : 2mm
• Keeping Time : 30s
Pressure jig
R230
F
Deflection
45
45
Product
(in mm)
22 Terminal Strength
Per AEC-Q200-006
A force of 1.8kg
for 60s
The electrode should show no failure after testing.
Deviation for AEC-Q200;
It shall be soldered on the substrate.
• Applying Force : 9.8N
• Applying Time : 60s
1.0
0.8
0.6
1.6
(in mm)
23 Beam Load Test
Per AEC-Q200-003
The chip endure 20N.
Deviation for AEC-Q200;
Place the capacitor in the beam load fixture as below
figure.
Pressure Jig: R0.5
Iron Board
Speed supplied the Stress Load: 0.5mm/s.
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■AEC-Q200 Murata Standard Specification and Test Methods
Mechanical Performance (based on Table 2 for Tantalum & Ceramic Capacitors)
AEC-Q200 Rev.C issued June 17. 2005
Table A
Appearance
Capacitance Change
I.R.
DC Resistance
Tabe B
Appearance
Capacitance Change
DC Resistance
Table C
Appearance
Capacitance
DC Resistance
Table D
Appearance
Capacitance Change
I.R.
DC Resistance
No damage
Within +/-7.5% at 20℃
1000MΩ min. (22pF-470000pF)
500MΩ min. (1000000pF)
0.5Ω max. (22pF-2200pF)
0.05Ω max. (22000pF-1000000pF)
No damage
Within +/-12.5% at 20℃
0.5Ω max. (22pF-2200pF)
0.05Ω max. (22000pF-1000000pF)
No damage
Meet initial value (Shown in Rated value.)
0.5Ω max. (22pF-2200pF)
0.05Ω max. (22000pF-1000000pF)
No damage
Within +/-12.5% at 20℃
1000MΩ min. (22pF-470000pF)
500M Ω min. (1000000pF)
0.5Ω max. (22pF-2200pF)
0.05Ω max. (22000pF-1000000pF)
Table E
Murata PN
NFM21HC220U1H3D
NFM21HC470U1H3D
NFM21HC101U1H3D
NFM21HC221R1H3D
NFM21HC471R1H3D
NFM21HC102R1H3D
NFM21HC222R1H3D
NFM21HC223R1H3D
NFM21HC104R1A3D
NFM21HC224R1A3D
NFM21HC474R1A3D
NFM21HC105R1C3D
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DC Resistance
Value After Testing
(ohm) max.
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
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ESD Component
Classification
1C: 1kV(DC) to<2kV(DC)
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
1C
PACKAGING
NFM21 Type
1. Appearance and Dimensions (8mm-wide paper tape)
(in mm)
2. Specification of Taping
(1) Packing quantity (standard quantity)
4000 pcs. / reel
(2) Packing Method
Products shall be packaged in the cavity of the base tape and sealed by top tape and bottom tape.
(3) Sprocket Hole
The sprocket holes are to the right as the tape is pulled toward the user.
(4) Base tape and Top tape
The base tape and top tape have no spliced point.
(5) Cavity
There shall not be burr in the cavity.
(6) Missing components number
Missing components number within 0.1% of the number per reel or 1 pc., whichever is greater,
and are not continuous.
The specified quantity per reel is kept.
3. Pull Strength of Top Tape and Bottom Tape
5N min.
4. Peeling off force of top tape
0.1N to 0.6N (minimum value is typical)
Speed of Peeling off : 300 mm / min
Top tape
165 to 180 degree
F
Bottom tape
Base tape
5. Dimensions of Leader-tape, Trailer and Reel
There shall be leader-tape (top tape and empty tape) and trailer-tape (empty tape) as follows.
Leader
Trailer
2.0±0.5
160 min.
190 min.
210 min.
Empty tape
Top tape
Label
f 13.0±0.2
1
f 60± 0
f 21.0±0.8
9± 10
Direction of feed
13±1.4
(in mm)
0
f 180± 3
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Caution
■Limitation of Applications
Please contact us before using our products for the applications listed below which require especially high reliability
for the prevention of defects which might directly cause damage to the third party's life, body or property.
①Aircraft equipment ②Aerospace equipment ③Undersea equipment ④Power plant control equipment
⑤Medical equipment ⑥Transportation equipment(vehicles,trains,ships,etc.) ⑦Traffic signal equipment
⑧Disaster prevention / crime prevention equipment
⑨Data-processing equipment
⑩Application of similar complexity and/or reliability requirements to the applications listed in the above.
■Storage and Operation condition
1. The performance of 3 Terminals Low ESL Chip Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (EMIFIL) (henceforth just “capacitors”)
may be affected by the storage conditions.Please use them promptly after delivery.
1-1. Maintain appropriate storage for the capacitors using the following conditions:
Room Temperature of +5℃ to +40℃ and a Relative Humidity of 20% to 70%.
High temperature and humidity conditions and/or prolonged storage may cause deterioration of the packaging
materials. If more than six months have elapsed since delivery, check packaging, mounting, etc. before use.
In addition, this may cause oxidation of the electrodes. If more than one year has elapsed since delivery,
also check the solderability before use.
1-2. Corrosive gas can react with the termination (external) electrodes or lead wires of capacitors, and result
in poor solderability. Do not store the capacitors in an atmosphere consisting of corrosive gas (e.g.,hydrogen
sulfide, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ammonia gas etc.).
1-3. Due to moisture condensation caused by rapid humidity changes, or the photochemical change caused
by direct sunlight on the terminal electrodes, the solderability and electrical performance may deteriorate.
Do not store capacitors under direct sunlight or in high huimidity conditions.
■Rating
1.Temperature Dependent Characteristics
1. The electrical characteristics of the capacitor can change with temperature.
1-1. For capacitors having larger temperature dependency, the capacitance may change with temperature
changes. The following actions are recommended in order to ensure suitable capacitance values.
(1) Select a suitable capacitance for the operating temperature range.
(2) The capacitance may change within the rated temperature.
When you use a high dielectric constant type capacitor in a circuit that needs a tight (narrow) capacitance
tolerance (e.g., a time-constant circuit), please carefully consider the temperature characteristics, and
carefully confirm the various characteristics in actual use conditions and the actual system.
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2.Measurement of Capacitance
1. Measure capacitance with the voltage and frequency specified in the product specifications.
1-1. The output voltage of the measuring equipment may decrease occasionally when capacitance is high.
Please confirm whether a prescribed measured voltage is impressed to the capacitor.
1-2. The capacitance values of high dielectric constant type capacitors change depending on the AC voltage applied.
Please consider the AC voltage characteristics when selecting a capacitor to be used in a AC circuit.
3.Applied Voltage , Applied Current
1. Do not apply a voltage to the capacitor that exceeds the rated voltage as called out in the specifications.
1-1. Applied voltage between the terminals of a capacitor shall be less than or equal to the rated voltage.
(1) When AC voltage is superimposed on DC voltage, the zero-to-peak voltage shall not exceed the rated DC voltage.
When AC voltage or pulse voltage is applied, the peak-to-peak voltage shall not exceed the rated DC voltage.
(2) Abnormal voltages (surge voltage, static electricity, pulse voltage, etc.) shall not exceed the rated DC voltage.
Typical Voltage Applied to the DC capacitor
DC Voltage
DC Voltage+AC
E
E
AC Voltage
E
Pulse Voltage
0
E
0
0
0
(E:Maximum possible applied voltage.)
1-2. Influence of over voltage
Over voltage that is applied to the capacitor may result in an electrical short circuit caused by the breakdown
of the internal dielectric layers .
The time duration until breakdown depends on the applied voltage and the ambient temperature.
2. The capacitors also have rated currents.
The current flowing between the terminals of a capacitor shall be less than or equal to the rated current.
Using the capacitor beyond this range could lead to excessive heat.
4.Type of Applied Voltage and Self-heating Temperature
1.Confirm the operating conditions to make sure that no large current is flowing into the capacitor due to the
continuous application of an AC voltage or pulse voltage.
When a DC rated voltage product is used in an AC voltage circuit or a pulse voltage circuit, the AC current
or pulse current will flow into the capacitor; therefore check the self-heating condition.
Please confirm the surface temperature of the capacitor so that the temperature remains within the upper limits
of the operating temperature, including the rise in temperature due to self-heating. When the capacitor is
used with a high-frequency voltage or pulse voltage, heat may be generated by dielectric loss.
The load should be contained so that the self-heating of the capacitor body remains below 20°C ,
when measuring at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
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5. DC Voltage and AC Voltage Characteristic
1. The capacitance value of a high dielectric constant type capacitor changes depending on the DC voltage applied.
Please consider the DC voltage characteristics when a capacitor is selected for use in a DC circuit.
1-1. The capacitance of ceramic capacitors may change sharply depending on the applied voltage.
Please confirm the following in order to secure the capacitance.
(1) Determine whether the capacitance change caused by the applied voltage is within the allowed range .
(2) In the DC voltage characteristics, the rate of capacitance change becomes larger as voltage increases,
even if the applied voltage is below the rated voltage.
When a high dielectric constant type capacitor is used in a circuit that requires a tight (narrow) capacitance tolerance
(e.g., a time constant circuit), please carefully consider the voltage characteristics, and confirm the various characteristics
in the actual operating conditions of the system.
2. The capacitance values of high dielectric constant type capacitors changes depending on the AC voltage applied.
Please consider the AC voltage characteristics when selecting a capacitor to be used in a AC circuit.
6. Capacitance Aging
1. The high dielectric constant type capacitors have an Aging characteristic in which the capacitance value decreases
with the passage of time.
When you use a high dielectric constant type capacitors in a circuit that needs a tight (narrow) capacitance tolerance
(e.g., a time-constant circuit), please carefully consider the characteristics of these capacitors, such as their aging,
voltage, and temperature characteristics. In addition, check capacitors using your actual appliances
at the intended environment and operating conditions.
7.Vibration and Shock
1. Please confirm the kind of vibration and/or shock, its condition, and any generation of resonance.
Please mount the capacitor so as not to generate resonance, and do not allow any impact on the terminals.
2. Mechanical shock due to being dropped may cause damage or
a crack in the dielectric material of the capacitor.
Do not use a dropped capacitor because the quality and reliability
may be deteriorated.
Crack
Floor
3. When printed circuit boards are piled up or handled, the corner
of another printed circuit board
should not be allowed to hit the capacitor in order to avoid
a crack or other damage to the capacitor.
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Mounting printed circuit board
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Caution
■Soldering and Mounting
1.Mounting Position
1. Confirm the best mounting position and direction that minimizes the stress imposed on the capacitor during flexing
or bending the printed circuit board.
1-1.Choose a mounting position that minimizes the stress imposed on the chip during flexing or bending of the board.
[Component Direction]
①
Locate chip horizontal to the
direction in which stress acts.
1A
(Bad Example)
(Good Example)
[Chip Mounting Close to Board Separation Point]
It is effective to implement the following measures, to reduce stress in separating the board.
It is best to implement all of the following three measures; however, implement as many measures as possible
to reduce stress.
Contents of Measures
(1) Turn the mounting direction of the component parallel to the board separation surface.
Stress Level
A > D *1
(2) Add slits in the board separation part.
A > B
(3) Keep the mounting position of the component away from the board separation surface.
A > C
Perforation
①
C
B
D
A
1A
Slit
③②
*1 A > D is valid when stress is added vertically to the perforation as with Hand Separation.
If a Cutting Disc is used, stress will be diagonal to the PCB, therefore A > D is invalid.
[Mounting Capacitors Near Screw Holes]
When a capacitor is mounted near a screw hole, it may be affected by the board deflection that occurs during
the tightening of the screw. Mount the capacitor in a position as far away from the screw holes as possible.
Screw Hole
Recommended
2. If you mount the capacitor near components that generate heat, take note of the heat from the other components
and carefully check the self-heating of the capacitor before using.
If there is significant heat radiation from other components, it could lower the insulation resistance of the capacitor
or produce excessive heat.
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2.Information before Mounting
1. Do not re-use capacitors that were removed from the equipment.
2. Confirm capacitance characteristics under actual applied voltage.
3. Confirm the mechanical stress under actual process and equipment use.
4. Confirm the rated capacitance, rated voltage and other electrical characteristics before assembly.
5. Prior to use, confirm the solderability of capacitors that were in long-term storage.
6. Prior to measuring capacitance, carry out a heat treatment for capacitors that were in long-term storage.
7.The use of Sn-Zn based solder will deteriorate the reliability of the MLCC.
Please contact our sales representative or product engineers on the use of Sn-Zn based solder in advance.
3.Maintenance of the Mounting (pick and place) Machine
1. Make sure that the following excessive forces are not applied to the capacitors.
Check the mounting in the actual device under actual use conditions ahead of time.
1-1. In mounting the capacitors on the printed circuit board, any bending force against them shall be kept
to a minimum to prevent them from any damage or cracking. Please take into account the following precautions
and recommendations for use in your process.
(1) Adjust the lowest position of the pickup nozzle so as not to bend the printed circuit board.
[Incorrect]
Suction Nozzle
Deflection
Board
Board Guide
[Correct]
Support Pin
2.Dirt particles and dust accumulated in the suction nozzle and suction mechanism prevent the nozzle from
moving smoothly. This creates excessive force on the capacitor during mounting, causing cracked chips.
Also, the locating claw, when worn out, imposes uneven forces on the chip when positioning, causing cracked chips.
The suction nozzle and the locating claw must be maintained, checked and replaced periodically.
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4-1.Reflow Soldering
1. When sudden heat is applied to the components, the
mechanical strength of the components will decrease
because a sudden temperature change causes
deformation inside the components. In order to prevent
mechanical damage to the components, preheating is
required for both the components and the PCB.
Preheating conditions are shown in table 1. It is required to
keep the temperature differential between the solder and
the components surface (ΔT) as small as possible.
[Standard Conditions for Reflow Soldering]
Temperature(℃)
Soldering
Peak Temperature
220℃
Gradual
Cooling
ΔT
190℃
170℃
150℃
Preheating
2. When components are immersed in solvent after mounting,
be sure to maintain the temperature difference (ΔT)
between the component and the solvent within the range
shown in the table 1.
60-120 seconds
Time
30-60 seconds
Chip Dimension(L/W) Code
Temperature Differential
15/18/21/31
ΔT≦190℃
NFM
Recommended Conditions
280
270
260
250
240
230
220
Lead Free Solder
Peak Temperature
Soldering Temperature(℃)
[Allowable Reflow Soldering Temperature and Time]
Table 1
Series
0
30
240 to 260℃
90
120
Soldering Time(s)
In the case of repeated soldering, the accumulated
soldering time must be within the range shown above.
Air or N2
Atmosphere
60
Lead Free Solder: Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu
3. When a capacitor is mounted at a temperature lower than the peak reflow temperature recommended by the
solder manufacturer, the following quality problems can occur. Consider factors such as the placement of
peripheral components and the reflow temperature setting to prevent the capacitor’s reflow temperature from
dropping below the peak temperature specified. Be sure to evaluate the mounting situation beforehand and
verify that none of the following problems occur.
・Drop in solder wettability
・Solder voids
・Possible occurrence of whiskering
・Drop in bonding strength
・Drop in self-alignment properties
・Possible occurrence of tombstones and/or shifting on the land patterns of the circuit board
4. Optimum Solder Amount for Reflow Soldering
4-1. Overly thick application of solder paste results in a excessive solder fillet height.
This makes the chip more susceptible to mechanical and thermal stress on the board and may cause the chips to crack.
4-2. Too little solder paste results in a lack of adhesive strength on the termination, which may result in chips breaking loose
from the PCB.
4-3. Please confirm that solder has been applied smoothly to the termination.
[Guideline of solder paste thickness]
100 to 150μm : NFM15HC/18HC/21HC/31HK
0.6-0.9
0.95-2.15
1.9
1.2
0.6-0.8
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.3
0.35
0.6-0.7
1.15-2.35
0.4-0.6
NFM18HC106 NFM21HC
NFM18HC105
0.45-0.75
0.65-1.85
NFM15HC
(in mm)
0.6
0.4
1.4
1.0
2.2
2.6
0.4
0.9-1.1
1.75-2.95
Inverting the PCB
Make sure not to impose any abnormal mechanical shocks to the PCB.
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4-2.Flow Soldering
[Standard Conditions for Flow Soldering]
1. Do not apply flow soldering to chips not listed in Table 2.
Table 2
Series
Chip Dimension(L/W) Code
NFM
Temperature(℃)
Soldering
Peak
Temperature
Temperature Differential
ΔT≦150℃
31
Soldering
ΔT
Gradual
Cooling
Preheating
Peak
Temperature
Preheating
30-90 seconds
3. Excessively long soldering time or high soldering
temperature can result in leaching of the terminations,
causing poor adhesion or a reduction in capacitance value
due to loss of contact between the inner electrodes and terminations.
4. When components are immersed in solvent after mounting,
be sure to maintain the temperature differential (ΔT)
between the component and solvent within the range
shown in the table 2.
[Allowable Flow Soldering Temperature and Time]
Soldering mperature(℃)
2. When sudden heat is applied to the components, the
mechanical strength of the components will decrease
because a sudden temperature change causes
deformation inside the components. In order to prevent
mechanical damage to the components, preheating is
required for both of the components and the PCB.
Preheating conditions are shown in table 2. It is required to
keep the temperature differential between the solder and
the components surface (ΔT) as low as possible.
280
270
260
250
240
230
220
0
10
20
Lead Free Solder
140 to 160℃
Soldering Peak Temperature
250 to 260℃
Atmosphere
Air or N2
Lead Free Solder: Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu
5. Optimum Solder Amount for Flow Soldering
Up to Chip Thickness
5-1. The top of the solder fillet should be lower than the
thickness of the components. If the solder amount is
excessive, the risk of cracking is higher during
board bending or any other stressful condition.
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13
30
40
Soldering Time(s)
In the case of repeated soldering, the accumulated
soldering time must be within the range shown above.
Recommended Conditions
Preheating Peak Temperature
Time
5 seconds max.
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Caution
4-3.Correction of Soldered Portion
When sudden heat is applied to the capacitor, distortion caused by the large temperature difference occurs internally,
and can be the cause of cracks. Capacitors also tend to be affected by mechanical and thermal stress depending
on the board preheating temperature or the soldering fillet shape, and can be the cause of cracks.
Please refer to "1. PCB Design" or "3. Optimum solder amount" for the solder amount and the fillet shapes.
1. Correction with a Soldering Iron
1-1. In order to reduce damage to the capacitor, be sure to preheat the capacitor and the mounting board.
Preheat to the temperature range shown in Table 3. A hot plate, hot air type preheater, etc. can be used for preheating.
1-2. After soldering, do not allow the component/PCB to cool down rapidly.
1-3. Perform the corrections with a soldering iron as quickly as possible. If the soldering iron is applied too long,
there is a possibility of causing solder leaching on the terminal electrodes, which will cause deterioration of the
adhesive strength and other problems.
Table 3
Chip Dimension
Temperature of
Preheating
Temperature
Series
Atmosphere
(L/W) Code
Soldering Iron Tip
Temperature
Differential(ΔT)
15
340℃ max.
18/21/31
350℃ max.
NFM
150℃ min.
ΔT≦190℃
Air
Lead Free Solder: Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu
* Please manage Δ T in the temperature of soldering iron and the preheating temperature.
2. Correction with Spot Heater
Compared to local heating with a soldering iron, hot air heating by a spot heater heats the overall component
and board, therefore, it tends to lessen the thermal shock. In the case of a high density mounted board,
a spot heater can also prevent concerns of the soldering iron making direct contact with the component.
2-1. If the distance from the hot air outlet of the spot heater to the component is too close, cracks may occur due to
thermal shock. To prevent this problem, follow the conditions shown in Table 4.
2-2. In order to create an appropriate solder fillet shape, it is recommended that hot air be applied at the angle shown
in Figure 1.
Table 4
Distance
5mm or more
Hot Air Application angle
45° *Figure 1
Hot Air Temperature Nozzle Outlet 400°C max.
Less than 10s
Application Time
(Chip (L×W): 3.2×1.6mm or smaller)
[Figure 1]
One-hole Nozzle
an Angle of 45°
3. Optimum solder amount when re-working with a soldering iron
3-1. If the solder amount is excessive, the risk of cracking is higher
during board bending or any other stressful condition.
Too little solder amount results in a lack of adhesive strength
on the termination, which may result in chips breaking
loose from the PCB.
Please confirm that solder has been applied smoothly is
and rising to the end surface of the chip.
3-2. A soldering iron with a tip of ø3mm or smaller should be used.
It is also necessary to keep the soldering iron from touching
the components during the re-work.
3-3. Solder wire with ø0.5mm or smaller is required for soldering.
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Caution
5.Washing
Excessive ultrasonic oscillation during cleaning can cause the PCBs to resonate, resulting in cracked chips
or broken solder joints. Before starting your production process, test your cleaning equipment / process to insure
it does not degrade the capacitors.
6.Electrical Test on Printed Circuit Board
1. Confirm position of the support pin or specific jig, when inspecting the electrical performance of a
capacitor after mounting on the printed circuit board.
1-1. Avoid bending the printed circuit board by the pressure of a test-probe, etc.
The thrusting force of the test probe can flex the PCB, resulting in cracked chips or open solder
joints. Provide support pins on the back side of the PCB to prevent warping or flexing.
Install support pins as close to the test-probe as possible.
1-2. Avoid vibration of the board by shock when a test -probe contacts a printed circuit board.
[Not Recommended]
[Recommended]
Support Pin
Peeling
Test-probe
Test-probe
7.Printed Circuit Board Cropping
1. After mounting a capacitor on a printed circuit board, do not apply any stress to the capacitor that
caused bending or twisting the board.
1-1. In cropping the board, the stress as shown may cause the capacitor to crack.
Cracked capacitors may cause deterioration of the insulation resistance, and result in a short.
Avoid this type of stress to a capacitor.
①
[Bending]
[Twisting]
1A
2. Check the cropping method for the printed circuit board in advance.
2-1. Printed circuit board cropping shall be carried out by using a jig or an apparatus (Disc separator, router
type separator, etc.) to prevent the mechanical stress that can occur to the board.
Board Separation Method
Level of stress on board
Recommended
Notes
Hand Separation
Nipper Separation
High
×
Hand and nipper
separation apply a high
level of stress.
Use another method.
(1) Board Separation Jig
Medium
△*
Board Separation Apparatus
2) Disc Separator
3) Router Type Separator
Medium
Low
△*
◯
· Board handling
· Board handling
· Layout of slits
· Board bending direction · Design of V groove
· Layout of capacitors
· Arrangement of blades
· Controlling blade life
Board handling
* When a board separation jig or disc separator is used, if the following precautions are not observed,
a large board deflection stress will occur and the capacitors may crack.
Use router type separator if at all possible.
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(1) Example of a suitable jig
[In the case of Single-side Mounting]
An outline of the board separation jig is shown as follows.
Recommended example: Stress on the component mounting position can be minimized by holding the
portion close to the jig, and bend in the direction towards the side where the capacitors are mounted.
Not recommended example: The risk of cracks occurring in the capacitors increases due to large stress
being applied to the component mounting position, if the portion away from the jig is held and bent in the
direction opposite the side where the capacitors are mounted.
[Outline of jig]
[Hand Separation]
Recommended
Direction of load
Printed Circuit Board
V-groove
Printed circuit
board
Not recommended
Direction of
load
Load point
Component
s
Printed circuit
board
Load point
Board Cropping Jig
Components
[In the case of Double-sided Mounting]
Since components are mounted on both sides of the board, the risk of cracks occurring can not be avoided with the
above method. Therefore, implement the following measures to prevent stress from being applied to the components.
(Measures)
(1) Consider introducing a router type separator.
If it is difficult to introduce a router type separator, implement the following measures.
(Refer to item 1. Mounting Position)
(2) Mount the components parallel to the board separation surface.
(3) When mounting components near the board separation point, add slits in the separation position
near the component.
(4) Keep the mounting position of the components away from the board separation point.
(2) Example of a Disc Separator
An outline of a disc separator is shown as follows. As shown in the Principle of Operation, the top
blade and bottom blade are aligned with the V-grooves on the printed circuit board to separate the board.
In the following case, board deflection stress will be applied and cause cracks in the capacitors.
(1) When the adjustment of the top and bottom blades are misaligned, such as deviating in the top-bottom,
left-right or front-rear directions
(2) The angle of the V groove is too low, depth of the V groove is too shallow, or the V groove is misaligned
top-bottom
IF V groove is too deep, it is possible to brake when you handle and carry it. Carefully design depth of the
V groove with consideration about strength of material of the printed circuit board.
[ Outline of Machine ]
[ Principle of Operation ]
[ Cross-section Diagram ]
Top Blade
Printed Circuit Board
Top Blade
V-groove
Bottom Blade
Printed Circuit Board
V-groove
[Disc Separator]
Recommended
Top Blade
Top-bottom Misalignment
Top Blade
Bottom Blade
Not recommended
Left-right Misalignment
Top Blade
Bottom Blade
Front-rear Misalignment
Top Blade
Bottom Blade
Bottom Blade
[V-groove Design]
Example of Recommended
V-groove Design
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Low-Angle
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(3) Example of Router Type Separator
The router type separator performs cutting by a router
rotating at a high speed. Since the board does not
bend in the cutting process, stress on the board can
be suppressed during board separation.
When attaching or removing boards to/from the router type
separator, carefully handle the boards to prevent bending.
[ Outline Drawing ]
Router
8. Assembly
1. Handling
If a board mounted with capacitors is held with one hand, the board may bend.
Firmly hold the edges of the board with both hands when handling.
If a board mounted with capacitors is dropped, cracks may occur in the capacitors.
Do not use dropped boards, as there is a possibility that the quality of the capacitors may be impaired.
2. Attachment of Other Components
2-1. Mounting of Other Components
Pay attention to the following items, when mounting other components on the back side of the board after
capacitors have been mounted on the opposite side.
When the bottom dead point of the suction nozzle is set too low, board deflection stress may be applied
to the capacitors on the back side (bottom side), and cracks may occur in the capacitors.
· After the board is straightened, set the bottom dead point of the nozzle on the upper surface of the board.
· Periodically check and adjust the bottom dead point.
Suction Nozzle
2-2. Inserting Components with Leads into Boards
When inserting components (transformers, IC, etc.) into boards, bending the board may cause cracks in the
capacitors or cracks in the solder. Pay attention to the following.
· Increase the size of the holes to insert the leads, to reduce the stress on the board during insertion.
· Fix the board with support pins or a dedicated jig before insertion.
· Support below the board so that the board does not bend. When using support pins on the board,
periodically confirm that there is no difference in the height of each support pin.
Component with Leads
2-3. Attaching/Removing Sockets and/or Connectors
Insertion and removal of sockets and connectors, etc., might cause the board to bend.
Please insure that the board does not warp during insertion and removal of sockets and connectors, etc.,
or the bending may damage mounted components on the board.
Socket
2-4. Tightening Screws
The board may be bent, when tightening screws, etc. during the attachment of the board to a shield or
chassis. Pay attention to the following items before performing the work.
· Plan the work to prevent the board from bending.
· Use a torque screwdriver, to prevent over-tightening of the screws.
· The board may bend after mounting by reflow soldering, etc. Please note, as stress may be applied
to the chips by forcibly flattening the board when tightening the screws.
Screwdriver
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Caution
■ Others
1. Under Operation of Equipment
1-1. Do not touch a capacitor directly with bare hands during operation in order to avoid the danger of an electric shock.
1-2. Do not allow the terminals of a capacitor to come in contact with any conductive objects (short-circuit).
Do not expose a capacitor to a conductive liquid, inducing any acid or alkali solutions.
1-3. Confirm the environment in which the equipment will operate is under the specified conditions.
Do not use the equipment under the following environments.
(1) Being spattered with water or oil.
(2) Being exposed to direct sunlight.
(3) Being exposed to ozone, ultraviolet rays, or radiation.
(4) Being exposed to toxic gas (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ammonia gas etc.)
(5) Any vibrations or mechanical shocks exceeding the specified limits.
(6) Moisture condensing environments.
1-4. Use damp proof countermeasures if using under any conditions that can cause condensation.
2. Others
2-1. In an Emergency
(1) If the equipment should generate smoke, fire, or smell, immediately turn off or unplug the equipment.
If the equipment is not turned off or unplugged, the hazards may be worsened by supplying continuous power.
(2) In this type of situation, do not allow face and hands to come in contact with the capacitor or burns may be caused
by the capacitor's high temperature.
2-2. Disposal of waste
When capacitors are disposed of, they must be burned or buried by an industrial waste vendor with the appropriate
licenses.
2-3. Circuit Design
(1) Addition of Fail Safe Function
Capacitors that are cracked by dropping or bending of the board may cause deterioration of the
insulation resistance, and result in a short. If the circuit being used may cause an electrical shock,
smoke or fire when a capacitor is shorted, be sure to install fail-safe functions, such as a fuse,
to prevent secondary accidents.
(2) This series are not safety standard certified products.
2-4. Remarks
Failure to follow the cautions may result, worst case, in a short circuit and smoking when the product is used.
The above notices are for standard applications and conditions. Contact us when the products are used in special
mounting conditions.
Select optimum conditions for operation as they determine the reliability of the product after assembly.
The data herein are given in typical values, not guaranteed ratings.
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Notice
■ Rating
1.Operating Temperature
1. The operating temperature limit depends on the capacitor.
1-1. Do not apply temperatures exceeding the maximum operating temperature.
It is necessary to select a capacitor with a suitable rated temperature that will cover the operating temperature range.
It is also necessary to consider the temperature distribution in equipment and the seasonal temperature variable
factor.
1-2. Consider the self-heating factor of the capacitor
The surface temperature of the capacitor shall not exceed the maximum operating temperature including self-heating.
2.Atmosphere Surroundings (gaseous and liquid)
1. Restriction on the operating environment of capacitors.
1-1. The capacitor will short-circuit by water or brine. It may shorten the lifetime and may have the failure by the corrosion
of terminals and the permeation of moisture into capacitor.
1-2. The same phenomenon as the above may occur when the electrodes or terminals of the capacitor are subject
to moisture condensation.
1-3. The deterioration of characteristics and insulation resistance due to the oxidization or corrosion of terminal
electrodes may result in breakdown when the capacitor is exposed to corrosive or volatile gases or solvents
for long periods of time.
3.Piezo-electric Phenomenon
1. When using high dielectric constant type capacitors in AC or pulse circuits, the capacitor itself vibrates
at specific frequencies and noise may be generated.
Moreover, when the mechanical vibration or shock is added to capacitor, noise may occur.
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Notice
■Soldering and Mounting
1.PCB Design
1. Notice for Pattern Forms
1-1. Unlike leaded components, chip components are susceptible to flexing stresses since they are mounted
directly on the substrate.
They are also more sensitive to mechanical and thermal stresses than leaded components.
Excess solder fillet height can multiply these stresses and cause chip cracking.
When designing substrates, take land patterns and dimensions into consideration to eliminate the possibility
of excess solder fillet height.
1-2. There is a possibility of chip cracking caused by PCB expansion/contraction with heat, because stress
on a chip is different depending on PCB material and structure.When the thermal expansion coefficient
greatly differs between the board used for mounting and the chip,it will cause cracking of the chip due to
the thermal expansion and contraction. When capacitors are mounted on a fluorine resin printed circuit
board or on a single-layered glass epoxy board, it may also cause cracking of the chip for the same reason.
1-3. If you are replacing by smaller capacitors, you should not only consider the Land size change but also
consider changing the Wiring Width, Wiring direction, and copper foil thickness because the risk of chip
cracking is increased with just a Land size change.
1-4. Because noise is suppressed by shunting unwanted high-frequency components to the ground,
when designing a land for capacitor, design the ground pattern to be as large as possible in order to
better bring out this characteristic.
As shown in the figure below, noise countermeasures can be made more effective by using a via or etc.
to connect the ground pattern on the chip mounting surface to a larger ground pattern on the inner layer.
Pattern Forms
Prohibited
Correct
Chassis
Solder Resist
Solder (ground)
Placing Close to Chassis
Electrode Pattern
in section
Lead Wire
in section
Solder Resist
Placing of Chip
Components
and Leaded
Components
in section
Soldering Iron
in section
Lead Wire
Placing of Leaded
Components
after Chip Component
Solder Resist
in section
in section
Solder Resist
ソルダレジスト
Lateral Mounting
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Notice
2. Land Dimensions
Please confirm the suitable land dimension by evaluating of the actual SET / PCB.
(in mm)
Series
Land Dimensions
●Reflow Soldering
NFM15HC
NFM18HC105
NFM18HC106
Filled Via Φ0.1
0.35
0.6-0.7
1.15-2.35
NFM15HC
NFM18HC
NFM21HC
0.4-0.6
0.95-2.15
0.6-0.9
0.6-0.8
0.45-0.75
0.3
0.65-1.85
Filled Via Φ0.2
0.4
0.9-1.1
1.75-2.95
NFM21HC
●Reflow Soldering
*
NFM31HK
●Flow Soldering
*
* For large current design, width of signal
land pattern should be wider not less than
1mm per 1A (1mm/A).
For example, in case of 10A, signal land
pattern width should be 10mm or more.
(1mm/A*10A=10mm)
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3. Board Design
When designing the board, keep in mind that
the amount of strain which occurs will increase
depending on the sizeand material of the board.
Relationship with amount of strain to the board thickness, length, width, etc.]
ε=
3PL
2Ewh2
Relationship between load and strain
P
Y
h
L
2.Item to be confirmed for Flow sordering
ε:Strain on center of board (μst)
L:Distance between supporting points (mm)
w :Board width (mm)
h :Board thickness (mm)
E :Elastic modulus of board (N/m2=Pa)
Y :Deflection (mm)
P :Load (N)
w
When the load is constant, the following relationship can be established.
· As the distance between the supporting points (L) increases,the amount of strain also increases.
→Reduce the distance between the supporting points.
· As the elastic modulus (E) decreases, the amount of strain increases.
→Increase the elastic modulus.
· As the board width (w) decreases, the amount of strain increases.
→Increase the width of the board.
· As the board thickness (h) decreases, the amount of strain increases.
→Increase the thickness of the board.
Since the board thickness is squared, the effect on the amount of strain becomes even greater.
If you want to temporarily attach the capacitor
to the board using an adhesive agent before
soldering the capacitor, first be sure that the
conditions are appropriate for affixing the
capacitor. If the dimensions of the land, the type of adhesive,the amount of coating, the contact surface area,
the curing temperature, or other conditions are inappropriate, the characteristics of the capacitor may deteriorate.
1. Selection of Adhesive
1-1. Depending on the type of adhesive, there may be a decrease in insulation resistance. In addition, there is a chance
that the capacitor might crack from contractile stress due to the difference in the contraction rate of the capacitor
and the adhesive.
1-2. If there is not enough adhesive, the contact surface area is too small, or the curing temperature or curing time
are inadequate, the adhesive strength will be insufficient and the capacitor may loosen or become disconnected
during transportation or soldering. If there is too much adhesive, for example if it overflows onto the land, the result
could be soldering defects, loss of electrical connection, insufficient curing, or slippage after the capacitor is mounted.
Furthermore, if the curing temperature is too high or the curing time is too long, not only will the adhesive strength
be reduced, but solderability may also suffer due to the effects of oxidation on the terminations (outer electrodes)
of the capacitor and the land surface on the board.
(1) Selection of Adhesive
Epoxy resins are a typical class of adhesive. To select the proper adhesive, consider the following points.
1) There must be enough adhesive strength to prevent the component from loosening or slipping during the
mounting process.
2) The adhesive strength must not decrease when exposed to moisture during soldering.
3) The adhesive must have good coatability and shape retention properties.
4) The adhesive must have a long pot life.
5) The curing time must be short.
6) The adhesive must not be corrosive to the exterior of the capacitor or the board.
7) The adhesive must have good insulation properties.
8) The adhesive must not emit toxic gases or otherwise be harmful to health.
9) The adhesive must be free of halogenated compounds.
(2) Use the following illustration as a guide to the amount of adhesive to apply.
Chip(L×W): 3.2×1.6mm
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2.Flux
2-1. An excessive amount of flux generates a large quantity of flux gas, which can cause a deterioration of solderability,
so apply flux thinly and evenly throughout. (A foaming system is generally used for flow solderring.)
2-2. Flux containing too high a percentage of halide may cause corrosion of the terminations unless there is
sufficient cleaning. Use flux with a halide content of 0.1% max.
2-3. Strong acidic flux can corrode the capacitor and degrade its performance.
Please check the quality of capacitor after mounting.
3.Leaching of the terminations
Set temperature and time to ensure that leaching of the
terminations does not exceed 25% of the chip end
area as a single chip (full length of the edge A-B-C-D
shown at right) and 25% of the length A-B shown as
mounted on substrate.
[As a Single Chip]
A
B
D
Termination
C
[As Mounted on Substrate]
B
A
3.Reflow soldering
The flux in the solder paste contains halogen-based substances and organic acids as activators.
Strong acidic flux can corrode the capacitor and degrade its performance.
Please check the quality of capacitor after mounting.
4.Washing
1. Please evaluate the capacitor using actual cleaning equipment and conditions to confirm the quality,
and select the solvent for cleaning.
2. Unsuitable cleaning may leave residual flux or other foreign substances, causing deterioration of
electrical characteristics and the reliability of the capacitors.
5.Coating
1. A crack may be caused in the capacitor due to the stress of the thermal contraction of the resin during curing process.
The stress is affected by the amount of resin and curing contraction. Select a resin with low curing contraction.
The difference in the thermal expansion coefficient between a coating resin or a molding resin and the capacitor
may cause the destruction and deterioration of the capacitor such as a crack or peeling, and lead to the deterioration
of insulation resistance or dielectric breakdown.
Select a resin for which the thermal expansion coefficient is as close to that of the capacitor as possible.
A silicone resin can be used as an under-coating to buffer against the stress.
2. Select a resin that is less hygroscopic.
Using hygroscopic resins under high humidity conditions may cause the deterioration of the insulation resistance
of a capacitor. An epoxy resin can be used as a less hygroscopic resin.
3.The halogen system substance and organic acid are included in coating material, and a chip corrodes
by the kind of Coating material. Do not use strong acid type.
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■ Others
1.Transportation
1. The performance of a capacitor may be affected by the conditions during transportation.
1-1. The capacitors shall be protected against excessive temperature, humidity and mechanical force during transportation.
・ Mechanical condition
Transportation shall be done in such a way that the boxes are not deformed and forces are not directly passed
on to the inner packaging.
1-2. Do not apply excessive vibration, shock, or pressure to the capacitor.
(1) When excessive mechanical shock or pressure is applied to a capacitor, chipping or cracking may occur
in the ceramic body of the capacitor.
(2) When the sharp edge of an air driver, a soldering iron, tweezers, a chassis, etc. impacts strongly on the surface
of the capacitor, the capacitor may crack and short-circuit.
1-3. Do not use a capacitor to which excessive shock was applied by dropping etc.
A capacitor dropped accidentally during processing may be damaged.
2.Characteristics Evaluation in the Actual System
1. Evaluate the capacitor in the actual system,to confirm that there is no problem with the performance and specification
values in a finished product before using.
2. Since a voltage dependency and temperature dependency exists in the capacitance of high dielectric type ceramic
capacitors, the capacitance may change depending on the operating conditions in the actual system.
Therefore,be sure to evaluate the various characteristics, such as the leakage current and noise absorptivity,
which will affect the capacitance value of the capacitor.
3. In addition,voltages exceeding the predetermined surge may be applied to the capacitor by the inductance in
the actual system. Evaluate the surge resistance in the actual system as required.
4. The effects of noise suppression can vary depending on the usage conditions, including differences in the circuit
or IC to be used, the type of noise, the shape of the pattern to be mounted, and the mounting location.
Be sure to verify the effect on the actual device in advance.
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NOTE
1.Please make sure that your product has been evaluated in view of your specifications with our
product being mounted to your product.
2.Your are requested not to use our product deviating from this product specification.
3.We consider it not appropriate to include any terms and conditions with regard to the business
transaction in the product specifications, drawings or other technical documents.
Therefore, if your technical documents as above include such terms and conditions such as warranty clause,
product liability clause, or intellectual property infringement liability clause, they will be deemed to
be invalid.
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