If the IC's were moisture sensitive, they usually come in trays wrapped in
barrier bags, not tubes. Least ways, I've never met any in tubes. Moisture
control is 10% RH or less and 25C or less, and cabinets are available that
go down to 3% RH.

Peter Duncan



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What are you trying to protect the I/C's from???

If it is a moisture issue, you should probably store them in a low humidity
incubator.  These are quite readily avalible and can be promoted as either
an incubator of humidity chamber.  The idea is just to maintain a humidity
of 15% or lower (I think) at ambient.

If it is simply a static issue, I tend to agree with Eric.

Cheers

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Sent: Tuesday, 9 October 2001 04:40
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Hello all, Does any one have any good suggestions for storing tubed smt
ic's? I would like to stay away from the cardboard type storage units.
Thanks in advance.

Bill Davis.

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