This guideline is to be utilized with the ELA standards listed under Clause 3 below.

Introduction

The intent of this EIA Guideline is to provide an editorial addition to two subparts of the ANSI/EIA 481 series (481-2 and 481-3), pertaining to a guideline for reel configuration and dimensions of reel diameters larger than 360mm (utilized in applications of 16mm to 56mm carrier taping) without necessitating the revision of these EIA Automated Component Handling (ACH) publications at the present time.

The editorial additions are divided into two sections containing advisory notes relative to widely used reel sizes and corresponding hub diameters. The first section (Page 2) covers 16mm and 24mm carrier tapes and is applicable to ELA-481-2. The second section (Page 3) covers 32mm, 44mm, and 56mm carrier tapes and is applicable to EIA-481-3. This guideline will not replace any information contained in ANSI/EIA-481-2 and 481-3 and is provided for guidance and clarification only.

Note: It is the intent of the EIA ACH Committee that this guideline will be rescinded when all of the EIA ACH standards listed under Clause 3 below are revised.