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Curated technical resources selected by Malaster to highlight important engineering guidance, new developments, and practical semiconductor packaging solutions.

Before You Seal the Box: 5 Checks for Shipping Electronic Components

DC inspecting bundled DIP IC tubes for shipping electronic components, enclosed in a shielding bag with pink antistatic bubble cushioning inside a corrugated carton.

Five checks from the packing bench: movement, ESD protection, retention, bag closure and labeling, and the complete shipping package.

Choosing the Right Antistatic IC Shipping Tube

MC-150SOIC/AS antistatic IC shipping tube with SOIC-8 devices and a mechanical drawing

Mike Cordingley explains how package geometry, lead clearance, orientation, closures, and handling determine the right IC tube.