2.7.1 Cleaning

The exposed GND pad helps to self-align the module, avoiding pad misalignment. The recommendation is to use the no clean solder pastes. Ensure full drying of no-clean paste fluxes as a result of the reflow process. As per the recommendation by the solder paste vendor, this requires longer reflow profiles and/or peak temperatures toward the high end of the process window. The uncured flux residues can lead to corrosion and/or shorting in accelerated testing and possibly the field.