Humidity Controlled cabinets and baking serve different purposes in the management of moisture-sensitive components (MSL). While both methods aim to prevent moisture-related damage, they are applied at different stages of the component’s lifecycle and offer distinct advantages:
Humidity Cabinets:
- Preventive Maintenance: Humidity cabinets are used for the long-term storage of moisture-sensitive components in a controlled environment with low humidity levels. By maintaining a stable humidity level, typically below 5% relative humidity (RH), humidity cabinets prevent moisture absorption and ensure the integrity of components over extended periods.
- Non-Destructive: Unlike baking, which involves subjecting components to elevated temperatures, humidity cabinets provide a non-destructive method of moisture control. Components can be stored in humidity cabinets without the need for thermal stress, minimizing the risk of thermal degradation or damage.
- Continuous Protection: Humidity cabinets offer continuous protection against moisture ingress, making them suitable for maintaining component integrity during storage, transportation, and assembly processes. Components can be accessed and retrieved from the humidity cabinet as needed without requiring additional conditioning.
- Convenience: Humidity Controlled cabinets provide a convenient and user-friendly solution for humidity control, requiring minimal setup and maintenance. Once configured, humidity cabinets operate autonomously to maintain the desired humidity level, allowing for seamless integration into storage facilities and manufacturing environments.
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