Document No.: SE-ESD-QA-4401
Revision: A
Controlled Copy – Uncontrolled if Printed
Standards: ANSI/ESD S20.20 • IEC 61340-5-1 • TR53 • ASTM F-150 • EIA-481 (Sprocket & Feed Geometry)
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Product Family | SMT Carrier Tape / Flat-Punched Leader / TapeFusion™ Splice Zone |
| Part Number | |
| Lot / Batch ID | |
| Reel Width | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 44 / 56 mm |
| Material Construction | Static-Dissipative PET / Paper + U.S.-Made Covertape |
| Customer | Digi-Key / Distribution |
| EPA Workstation | |
| Operator ID | |
| Audit Date |
| Equipment | Model | Function | Cal Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megohmmeter | ElectraDyne-1000 | RTG, RTP, Surface Resistivity | Valid / Exp. |
| Field Meter | ESD Event Detection Kit Hero | Charge field & decay | Valid / Exp. |
| 5-lb Test Electrodes | IEC-Compliant | Contact pressure standardization | Certified |
| Steel Ground Plate | ANSI/ESD S7.1 | GND reference | N/A |
| Env. Sensors | Integrated | %RH & Temperature | Valid |
| Parameter | Required | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–26 °C | Pass / Fail | |
| Relative Humidity | 30–70% | Pass / Fail | |
| EPA Ground Continuity | <1 Ω | Pass / Fail |
| Zone Tested | Test Method | Requirement | Result | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Surface | RTG / RTP | 1×10⁴ – 1×10¹¹ Ω | ||
| Bottom Surface | RTG / RTP | 1×10⁴ – 1×10¹¹ Ω | ||
| Sprocket-Hole Zone | Surface Resistivity | 1×10⁵ – 1×10¹¹ Ω/sq | ||
| Covertape Interface | RTP | 1×10⁴ – 1×10¹¹ Ω | ||
| TapeFusion™ Splice Zone | RTP & RTG | 1×10⁴ – 1×10¹¹ Ω |
| Test | Standard | Acceptable | Measured | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handling Friction Charge | STM3.1 | < ±50 V | ||
| Covertape Peel Charge | TR53 | < ±100 V | ||
| Leader Feed into Guide | STM3.1 | < ±50 V | ||
| Charge Decay Time | <1 s to ground |
TapeFusion™ Mechanical Integrity & Feeder Reliability
| Performance Attribute | Test Method | Requirement | Results | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Strength | ASTM D903 | ≥ 1.8 N / 25 mm (feeder tension) | ||
| Shear Strength | Cycle Load Test | No lift after 24 hr tension | ||
| Split / Lift at Foldline | Microscopy | Zero visible lift | ||
| Sprocket Pitch Accuracy | EIA-481 | ±0.05 mm max | ||
| Overhang Profile | Feeder J-Test | No feeder interference | ||
| Pocket Retention | Pick test | No component pop-out |
All materials were manufactured & verified in Sierra Electronics’ Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) under a registered ANSI/ESD S20.20 control plan.
This product complies with Digi-Key Qualification and Sierra Electronics QMS requirements.
Sierra Electronics – Santa Fe, NM
America’s Only SMT Splice Tape Manufacturer
TapeFusion™ Precision Splice System | Digi-Key Qualified Product
Founder of Sierra Electronics, has dedicated his career to advancing SMT tape splicing solutions. With decades of expertise and a passion for innovation, he built the company on reliability, precision, and customer trust.
