Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention relates use of a warm and dry atmosphere in electronic component storage areas. The warm and dry atmosphere provides the benefit of eliminating the baking process and other moisture management issues by removing moisture from the components. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a component storage system includes an enclosed component storage area and a dry gas delivery system for delivery of a dry gas to the storage area to prevent moisture from being absorbed by the components, and a temperature control system for controlling a temperature of the dry gas to about 10° C. to about 60° C.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 23, 2003
Assignees:
l'Air Liquide-Societe Anonyme a' Directoire et Conseil de
Sureveillance pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges
Claude, Air Liquide America, L.P.
Inventors:
Martin Theriault, Kristen Boyce, Stephane Rabia