Surface Mounting Guide
MLC Chip Capacitors
Solder Tip
Solder Tip
Preferred Method - No Direct Part Contact
Poor Method - Direct Contact with Part
PCB BOARD DESIGN
To avoid many of the handling problems, AVX recommends that MLCs be located at least .2" away from nearest edge of
board. However when this is not possible, AVX recommends that the panel be routed along the cut line, adjacent to where the
MLC is located.
No Stress Relief for MLCs
Routed Cut Line Relieves Stress on MLC
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