Yuan,
Have you considered a bottom side Kapton label that can withstand all 
production processes.  This would be the easy way to gain the space 
you need.  Do you have need for human readable labels?  If not the 
new 2D arrays may be an option.


> From:          [log in to unmask]
> Date:          Fri, 16 May 97 08:49:31 MDT
> To:            [log in to unmask]
> Subject:       Ask for help on barcode labeling

>   
>   
>   I was given a project to investigate new bar code technology. The reason is 
>   we currently have to reserve too much keep out area for bar code labels: 
>   all PCBA's require Qty 2 keep out areas 7mm x 33 mm for labels. This is 
>   becoming very difficult for high-density PCBAs. We need to come up with 
>   smaller labels to fit into smaller keep out areas. I like to know any 
>   information helpful including
>   
>        New label materials
>        New equipement
>        New methods (bar coding the side/edge of the board)
>        etc.
>   
>   Appreciate any help.
>   
>   Yuan Li, Ph.D.
>   SMT Engineer
>   Exabyte, (303)417-5655, 417-7130 (fax)
> 
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