PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
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POST OFFICE BOX 1443
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251–1443
packaging requirements
Packaging of static-sensitive items is to be in accordance with its category (see Device Sensitivity). The use
of tape and plain plastic bags is prohibited. All outer and inner containers are to be marked as outlined in General
Handling Procedures and Requirements. Conductive magazines/boxes can be used in lieu of conductive bags.
specific handling procedures for static-sensitive items
stockroom operations
Containers of static-sensitive items are not to be accepted into stock unless adequately identified as
containing static-sensitive items.
Items may be removed from the protective container (magazine/bag, etc.) for the purpose of subdividing
for order issue only by a properly grounded operator at an approved static-free workstation as defined in
the Facilities for and Preparation for Working at Static-Free Workstation.
All subdivided lots must be repackaged carefully in protective containers (magazine/bag, etc.) prior to
removal from the static-free workstation and labeled to indicate that the package(s) contain static-sensitive
items. If it is suspected that a static-sensitive item is not protected adequately, the item must not be
transferred to another container; it must be returned to the originator for disposition unless the originator
is a customer. In that case, the QC engineer must contact the customer and negotiate an appropriate
disposition.
It is the responsibility of the stockroom supervisor to ensure that all personnel assigned to this operation
are familiar with the handling procedures as outlined in this specification. A copy of this specification is to
be posted in the vicinity of the static-free workstation(s) so that it is accessible to the operators. Stock
handlers and all others who might have occasion to move stock are to be instructed to avoid direct contact
with unprotected static-sensitive items.
module and subassembly operations
Static-sensitive items are not to be received from a stockroom, kitting, or machine insertion area unless
received in approved static-protective packaging and properly labeled to indicate that the contents are
static-sensitive.
All single station, progressive-line manual-assembly operators, and visual inspectors prior to wave
soldering operations are to be grounded properly with a grounding wrist strap when handling static-sensitive
items.
Progressive lines used as single stations where operators work on a mix of boards, both static-sensitive
and nonstatic-sensitive, require that all operators working on the line be properly grounded. This is
necessary to accommodate the sliding of static-sensitive boards along the assembly bench or across
positions not engaged in the assembly of this type board.
It is the responsibility of the area supervisor to ensure that all personnel handling static-sensitive items are
familiar with this procedure and fully aware of the damage or degradation of these units in the event of
noncompliance. A periodic inspection must be made using an electrostatic voltmeter to ensure that the
static-free workstations are in the proper working order and to ensure that operators are wearing grounding
wrist straps properly (snugly and in contact with bare skin).