1. Parts are 100% tested for capacitance range and
   dielectric withstanding voltage.
2. Capacitance range specified is that which is
   guaranteed, and is measured at 1 MHz at room
   temperature.
3. Q factor is measured at maximum rated
   capacitance and at room temperature.
4. Dielectric strength is measured at maximum rated
   capacitance and room temperature, with test
   voltage (as listed for each model) applied for 60
   seconds.
5. Insulation resistance is measured at maximum rated
   capacitance and room temperature and at rated
   voltage, unless otherwise specified.
6. Temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) is
   measured at 1 MHz over the operating temperature
   range, with capacitor set at maximum rated
   capacitance.
7. Axial load during tuning should not exceed 200
   grams force. At maximum axial load, capacitance
   change is no more than 15%.
8. Capacitors should not be operated outside of rated
   capacitance range and working voltage.
   
   

Soldering and Cleaning of FILMTRIM® Trimmer Capacitors

Soldering Methods

1. Reflow soldering for GSX series
       Pre-heat: 140°C ±10°C for 2 to 3 minutes.
       Soldering: 200 to 250°C within 25 seconds.
       (Peak soldering temperature: 250°C maximum).
2. Dip soldering (does not apply to GSX models)
       260°C ±10°C for 7 seconds maximum.
3. Hand soldering (for lead-through-hole models)
       Soldering: Tip temperature 350°C ±10°C for
       3 to 4 seconds
4. Hand soldering (GSX models)
       Preheating: Fully preheat on a hot plate with a
       surface temperature of 100 to 150°C.
       Soldering: 260°C ±10°C for 5 seconds maximum.

Cleaning

1. Water soluble fluxes and detergents with a water
   flush after soldering of the boards can be used for
   GX, GY and GZ models.
2. Do not immerse FILMTRIM models in chlorinated or
   fluorinated hydrocarbon solvents as this would
   adversely affect the plastic dielectrics and base
   materials. Some customers have successfully used
   GX models in scrubbers or sprayers where only the
   bottom of the printed circuit boards is exposed to
   solvents. If the process requires immersion in solvents
   for cleaning boards, the FILMTRIM capacitors should
   be hand soldered to board after the boards have
   been cleaned.