Hi guys, Wondering what kind of static protection requirements the rest of the world has in place for semiconductors. For example a 2N3904 transistor is a "Class 3" device. Does this mean that static protection is not required? Our drawings for the parts call for them to be shipped in anti static packages. I can not get any of the manufacturers to tell me that ESD protection is not required, yet tape and reel through hole components are not shipped in anti static packages! We routinely return these parts to the vendors. Our Q.C. department wants me to remove the anti static requirement. I am resisting that until I have something from manufacturers telling me otherwise. All input appreciated. Scott Rebman Electronics Applications Eng. Sunne Controls div. Peco Mfg. ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################