Shelf Life of Vishay VLMO333U2AB-GS18

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What is the typical shelf life of Vishay VLMO333U2AB-GS18?

Per the manufacturer, this part has a moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of 2A and shelf life in a sealed bag of 12 months at <40°C and < 90% relative humidity (RH).

For more information on MSL ratings, check out this previous article:

Explaining MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Levels)

You may be looking at one of our parts and wondering, what’s the deal with the MSL statement? [MSLexample] Like an opened bag of chips, electrical components too can absorb moisture from the environment. This can be an issue when these components are fed through a reflow machine because the intense heat from the soldering process causes rapid release and expansion of the trapped moisture. (See a Reflow machine in action here) This internal humid gas tries to escape the component immediately a…

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