The parts should be checked for solderability about every six months.
     
     Roger Held
     Hitachi Computer Products


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Subject: long-term storage of DIPs
Author:  [log in to unmask] at Internet-HICAM-OK
Date:    2/15/96 2:36 PM


We have a member who is specifying a large number of a soon-to-be 
discontinued plastic DIP IC. These parts will then be stored up to two 
years at their facility.
     
His concern is with handling of these parts, particularly how to store 
them (vapor barrier bags, for example?). He is well aware of the 
precautions necessary for SMDs, but doesn't know whether these apply to 
DIPs too. Any advice?
     
Mike Buetow
IPC Technical Staff