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Surface Mounting Guide

MLC Chip Capacitors

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.

Solder Tip

Solder Tip

Preferred Method - No Direct Part Contact

Poor Method - Direct Contact with Part

No Stress Relief for MLCs

Routed Cut Line Relieves Stress on MLC