TAPE & REEL PACKAGING OPTIONS

Product catalog summary

Overview

RCD Components Inc. provides a comprehensive range of taping options for electronic components, primarily resistors, capacitors, and coils. The company emphasizes the importance of specifying dimensions and equipment compatibility when ordering taped components. Axial lead resistors are typically trimmed before taping, so catalog lead length dimensions do not apply to taped items.

Taping Standards and Types

Surface Mount Taping (per EIA 481)

RCD offers surface mount taping compliant with EIA 481 standards. Various resistor and network types are supported, including single inline packages (SIP) and multi-pin networks. Tape widths of 16mm, 24mm, and 32mm are used depending on the product series and pin count.

SIP Network Taping (RCD Exclusive)

Specialized taping for SIP networks is available, with options for 3-pin taping upon consultation. Tape widths and pin spacing vary according to network size and configuration.

Horizontal Taping (per EIA RS296D)

Seven standard tape spacing options are offered based on component body size, with pitch options of 0.200" (5mm) or 0.400" (10mm). Tape spacing ranges from 1.024" (26mm) to 4.300" (109.2mm), ensuring a minimum lead length of 0.700" (17.8mm) or longer unless otherwise specified.

Vertical Taping (1/8W, 1/4W, 1/2W Resistors)

Vertical taping options are designed for different resistor wattages and body sizes, including 1/8W, 1/4W, and 1/2W. Specific taping styles include:

Highest Density: for 1/8W and Mini 1/4W bodies
Avisert: for 1/4W bodies
Panasert: for 1/4W and Mini 1/2W bodies
Horizontal Preformed: for 1/8W and Mini 1/4W bodies

Dimensional tolerances are provided for tape width, lead spacing, and pitch to ensure compatibility with automated assembly equipment.

Packaging Notes and Ordering Instructions

Tape & Reel packaging is standard for many items; RCD reserves the right to supply taped parts even if bulk packaging is ordered.
Customers must specify tape width preference (16mm, 24mm, or 32mm) when applicable.
Lead length and tape spacing should be specified if different from standard options.
Contact RCD for custom taping options such as 3-pin SIP taping.

Key Dimensions and Parameters

Tape widths: 8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, 24mm, 32mm
Lead length minimum: 0.700" (17.8mm)
Tape spacing options: 1.024" to 4.300" (26mm to 109.2mm)
Pitch options: 0.200" (5mm) or 0.400" (10mm)
Dimensional tolerances typically ±0.01" to ±0.04" depending on parameter

Recommendations and Best Practices

Always specify required tape dimensions and equipment compatibility at order placement.
Confirm preferred tape width and packaging style to avoid supply of undesired formats.
Consult RCD for specialized taping needs or non-standard configurations.

Contact Information

RCD Components Inc.
520 E. Industrial Park Dr., Manchester, NH, USA 03109
Tel: (603) 669-0054
Fax: (603) 669-5455
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rcdcomponents.com

Catalog excerpts

TAPE & REEL PACKAGING OPTIONS RESISTORS MCAPS & COILS MDELAY LINES RCD offers an extremely wide range of taping options to meet all types of applications. Please be sure to indicate the dimensions required, and/or the equipment brand to which the taping must be compatible, when placing your order. Axial lead resistors typically have the leads trimmed prior to taping and therefore the lead length dimensions as listed in the catalog do not apply to taped items. HORIZONTAL TAPING (per EIA RS296D) RCD offers 7 standard tape spacing options, depending on body size. Please advise at the time of ordering if a specific dimension is required, otherwise we will choose one which will leave a lead length of 0.700” (17.8mm) or longer. SIP NETWORK TAPING (an RCD exclusive!) *25.4±1.0 (5-8 pin) 38.1±1.0 (9-12 pin) Tape Spacing (depends on body length) Pitch (depends on body dia.) 0.200” [5mm] or 0.400” [10mm] *All dimensions in mm unless otherwise specified Note: 3 pin SIP taping also offered--consult factory Highest Density (designed for 1/4W and Mini 1/2W body sizes) (designed for 1/4W body size) (designed for 1/8W and Mini1/4W body sizes) NOTE: Be sure to specify the type of taping required when placing your order. Horizontal Preformed (designed for 1/8W and Mini 1/4W body sizes) SURFACE MOUNT TAPING (per EIA 481) 8mm Tape for use with the following Chip resistors & capacitors Size 0201 MC 0402 BLU, CE, FC, MC 0603 BLU, CE, FC, MC 0805 BLU,CE,FC,FLP,HR, MC,MCT 1206 BLU,CE,FC,FLP,HR,MC 1210 BLU, CE, FC, MC MELF resistors MGP45, MGP50, MGP50S MCF10, MCF12, MCF22 ZCF10, ZCF12, ZCF22 Surface mount networks/arrays MELF resistors 16mm Tape for use with the following products: M W2 SF1 LCCN14 LCCN16 MELF resistor WW SM resistor SM network SM network Surface mount networks/arrays CN2012, SMN 2010, SMN2012 MW1, MWM SM Netw ork SM Netw ork SM Netw ork SM Netw ork WW SM resistor Delay line Delay line Delay line Delay line Delay line 32mm Tape for use with the following products: SMN16* SMTF16* *Available on 24mm or 32mm tape. Please specify preference at the time of ordering. Surface mount wirewounds 12mm Tape for use with the following Chip resistors, inductors, capacitors Size Series NOTE: Tape & Reel packaging is standard for many items and therefore RCD reserves the right to supply parts on tape, even when “bulk packaging” is ordered.

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