On Tue, 2 Mar 2004 18:12:12 -0800, you wrote:

>>"Eisermann, Phil [Ridg/CO]" wrote:
>>>
>>> pic microcontroller discussion list wrote:
>>> > I found some plastic binder pages used for
>>> > storing 35mm negative strips. Although the pockets are somewhat =
wider
>>> > than ideal, they are cheap and readily available, and make a pretty
>>> > good solution to the problem of storing small quantities of many
>>> > different SMD parts in strips of tape.
>
>I wouldn't go near those plastic pages with a 10 foot pole for storing =
ESD
>sensitive parts!!!!!!!!!!  NEVER!!!   Just a simple turn of the page in =
the
>binder can generate 1000's of volts static potential.   If you can find =
the
>equivalent form factor in metallized mylar, that would be fine, but IMHO
>you're asking for heaps of trouble using the PVC pages.
>Jim

Any parts that are static sensitive will already be in conductive tape.=20
Even if they weren't, the risk would be very small, as it is the =
discharge which causes damage -
parts stored in wallets would be sufficiently insulated to not be subject=
 to a  high-current
discharge through them.

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