Author Archives: Melissa Hamro

How to Specify a Custom ESD Foam Insert for Electronic Components

Electronic components secured in a custom conductive foam insert beside pink antistatic and black conductive foam samples

Custom Foam Insert Specification A custom ESD foam insert should be designed around the component, the surrounding package and the work the foam must perform. Start with a drawing, CAD file, sample or accurate dimensions. Identify delicate features and surfaces that need clearance, provide the available box space and quantity, and include any defined electrical […]

How I Identify JEDEC Trays and Help Customers Find the Right Fit

Experienced tray specialist examining a full-size black JEDEC tray at a clean workspace with matching JEDEC trays nearby.

Malaster shares the practical process she uses to identify an existing JEDEC tray, verify revisions and temperature requirements, and gather the details needed to find the right replacement or new tray.