Electronics

Electronics Manufacturing and Humidity

Electronics manufacturing generally requires strictly controlled levels of humidity in order to ensure process consistency and product quality. Some electronic components, such as lithium batteries, require extremely low levels of humidity, in order to remove the risk of explosion. In these extreme applications, air with a dew point as low as -70°F is supplied to the process.

Electronics Applications Requiring Dehumidification

Some of the following electronics applications require humidity control:

• Drive and motor manufacturing
• Battery dry rooms
• Telecommunications
• TV screens
• LED manufacturing
• Semiconductor manufacturing

Electronics Products Requiring Dehumidification

To achieve and maintain space conditions necessary for manufacturing of electronics such as, but not limited to, those listed below, dehumidification is needed:

• Printed circuit boards
• Integrated circuit products
• Infrared devices
• Laser devices
• Silicon chips
• Semiconductors
• Microchips
• Microcircuits

Effects of Uncontrolled Humidity

Room temperature must be kept low in order to keep hard working equipment from overheating. However, lowering the temperature can cause condensation, which can be dangerous in an electronics environment.

Solutions to Uncontrolled Humidity

Munters’ dehumidification solutions for the electronics industry provide the optimal environment through desiccant dehumidification, evaporative cooling and air-to-air energy recovery, while using less energy than conventional systems.  Munters’ desiccant dehumidifiers for electronics assembly can effectively maintain the most stringent humidity conditions protecting equipment from condensation and corrosion.  Munters’ innovative cooling technology manages thermal loads and reduces energy consumption.

In addition to creating ideal air conditions, Munters also offers zeolite adsorption technology to clean volatile organic compound (VOC) laden air, while minimizing operational costs.

Advantages with Munters

Munters is a world leader in humidity control for the electronics industry with an extensive range of products and services that help our customers achieve their goals. Munters’ customers have a sense of security, knowing that Munters technology provides precisely controlled conditions while reducing running costs. As one of the largest suppliers of desiccant dehumidifiers and air handling solutions, we understand the importance of dehumidification solutions for the electronics industry.