Neda,

Not true at all. Not all pink foam is static shielding, never trust it! Per the IPC-A-610 document, always, again "ALWAYS" treat your assembly as ESDS. And, always remember that "TARGET" handling is with ESD Gloves & ground strap (tested) handling board on the edges. "ACCEPTABLE" is the same, but without gloves. Anything else is "DEFECT"!

Now, what to do with your so-called engineer. Send him to ESD training, immediately!!!

Kevin Peralta
TRW Aeronautical

-----Original Message-----
From: Neda Thrash [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 10:31 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] ESD Approved Packing Foam vs. Static Shielding Bags

** High Priority **

Hello everyone! I need help settling a dispute. I am aware of the fact that the pink foam designed for packing esd sensitive assemblies helps eliminate the possibility of a charge being generated during a transport while cushioning the product but I have an engineer telling me that the assemblies are safe if holding  the assembly in hand while ungrounded as long as the foam separates the hand at the point the pcb is held. If someone knows this to be true please send me more information on this because this contradicts what I have always been taught and what I am teaching. I need your help ASAP!

TIA, Neda

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