It's not so much to protect the connectors (although there may be some
connectors which do contain active circuitry) as it is to protect the
end-user or other devices when someone on the line picks up the packaging
tray (tube, tape & reel, etc.) and places it next to some sensitive
components (as an example).
Martha Rupert
AMP Incorporated
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