Tag Archives: ESD packaging

Choosing the Right Antistatic IC Shipping Tube

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

Most engineers start by asking which IC shipping tube fits their device. The better question is whether a tube is the right packaging solution at all. Learn how mechanical drawings, device geometry, ESD protection, and decades of engineering experience lead to better packaging decisions.

ESD Packaging Guide: How to Protect Sensitive Electronic Components

Learn how to select ESD packaging for sensitive electronic components. This guide compares antistatic, static-dissipative, conductive, and shielding materials and explains how trays, tubes, boxes, foam, and custom packaging protect components during handling, storage, and transportation.