Reel - Tape & Reel Packaging Suffix Code | EIA-481-E Standard
Référence : Reel ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.5 | $2,50 |
| 10 | $2.2 | $22,00 |
| 100 | $1.85 | $185,00 |
| 500 | $1.5 | $750,00 |
| 1 000 | $1.25 | $1 250,00 |
Reel Présentation
Background: EIA-481-E is the Electronic Industries Alliance standard that defines carrier-tape dimensions, pocket spacing, cover-tape peel strength, and reel geometry for surface-mount device packaging. Tape-and-reel packaging enables high-volume SMT assembly by allowing pick-and-place machines to automatically feed components from a continuous tape strip; the reel is the spool on which this tape is wound for storage, transport, and machine loading. Common reel diameters are 7 inches (178 mm) for prototype and small production runs, and 13 inches (330 mm) for high-volume manufacturing. A 7-inch reel typically holds 1,000 to 3,000 components depending on package thickness, while a 13-inch reel holds 4,000 to 10,000+ units.
Key features of a compliant antistatic reel include EIA-481-E dimensional conformance, antistatic (surface resistivity 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq) High Impact Polystyrene construction, hub compatibility with standard SMT feeder widths (typically 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 24 mm, 32 mm, 44 mm, 56 mm, 72 mm, 88 mm, and 104 mm), and a manufacturer-proprietary barcode label area for automated traceability. The reel's hub diameter and width must match the carrier tape width exactly to prevent tape deformation during high-speed unwind.
Technically, reel selection is determined by the carrier tape width of the device being packaged. SOIC-8 uses 12 mm tape, VQFN-20 uses 16 mm tape, and larger QFP packages may use 24 mm or 32 mm tape. Reels are ESD-safe (typically compliant with ANSI/ESD S541), RoHS-compliant for the polymer materials used, and recyclable under standard polystyrene waste streams. Manufacturer-specific reel part numbers (e.g., ADVPR series from Advantage Carrier Tape, 3M, or Tek Pak) are interchangeable as long as EIA-481-E dimensions match.
Typical applications include automated SMT assembly lines for high-volume consumer electronics, automotive ECU production, industrial IoT device manufacturing, and aerospace avionics production. Reels are also used in semiconductor distribution centers for standardized storage and for component replenishment on pick-and-place machines during continuous production runs. When ordering ICs in production quantities, the "-REEL" suffix on the MPN is the standard convention and the same die is supplied as in tube or tray packaging - only the carrier format differs.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour Reel — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
ADVPR-7INCH-12MM
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
ADVPR-7INCH-16MM
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
3M-7INCH-REEL-12MM
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
3M-7INCH-REEL-16MM
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
TEKPAK-7INCH-12MM
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
Reel Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Standard | EIA-481-E |
| Reel Diameter | 7 inch (178 mm) or 13 inch (330 mm) |
| Material | High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) - antistatic |
| Surface Resistivity | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq (antistatic) |
| Hub Width Compatibility | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 44 / 56 / 72 / 88 / 104 mm |
| Carrier Tape Width Range | 8 mm to 104 mm |
| ESD Standard | ANSI/ESD S541 compliant |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant (polymer materials) |
| Recyclability | Polystyrene waste stream recyclable |
| Typical Capacity (7") | 1,000 to 3,000 components |
| Typical Capacity (13") | 4,000 to 10,000+ components |
| Manufacturer Usage Examples | ADI -REEL, FTDI -REEL, TI -REEL suffixes |
| Température de fonctionnement | -10C to +60C (storage/transport) |
| Barcode Label Area | Yes (manufacturer traceability) |
| Suffix Code Type | Packaging suffix, not standalone MPN |
Guide de configuration des broches du Reel standard
Configuration des broches du Reel (boîtier standard). La numérotation des broches, les fonctions et les schémas de connexion sont définis dans la fiche technique du fabricant. Consultez-la pour l'empreinte exacte et les directives de soudage.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour Reel.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
Reel convient pour 6 applications: High-Volume SMT Assembly Lines, Semiconductor Distribution Warehousing, Automotive ECU Production, Prototype and Small-Batch Production, Industrial IoT and Sensor Manufacturing, Medical Device Manufacturing.
High-Volume SMT Assembly Lines
The Reel format is the industry-standard packaging for high-volume surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly lines. EIA-481-E compliant 7-inch and 13-inch reels feed directly into pick-and-place machine feeders, allowing continuous automated component placement at rates of 10,000 to 100,000+ components per hour. A 13-inch reel with 10,000 components minimizes line stoppage for tape replenishment, maximizing throughput on consumer electronics, mobile device, and IoT sensor production lines. The reel's antistatic HIPS construction (10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq) prevents ESD damage to ESD-sensitive ICs during high-speed unwind, while standardized hub widths (8 mm to 104 mm) ensure compatibility with virtually all major pick-and-place platforms from ASM, Panasonic, Fuji, and Yamaha. For automotive ECU production lines running 24/7, 13-inch reels are the dominant choice due to extended runtime between changeovers.
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Semiconductor Distribution Warehousing
Reels are the standard storage and shipping format at semiconductor distributors such as DigiKey, Mouser, and Arrow Electronics. Distributors stock ICs on 7-inch reels for small-quantity orders and 13-inch reels for high-volume OEM customers. Each reel carries a manufacturer-applied barcode label with lot code, date code, and quantity for full traceability per EIA-481-E. Distributor warehouses maintain reels in dry-pack environments (typically <5% RH for MSL-rated components) at 20C to 30C to preserve carrier tape integrity and component solderability. The reel format allows distributors to break bulk into cut-tape quantities without repackaging, supporting both prototype and production customers from the same physical inventory. Barcode-labeled reels integrate with distributor automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for fast order fulfillment.
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Automotive ECU Production
Automotive ECU manufacturing lines for engine control, ADAS, and body controllers rely on EIA-481-E reels to feed AEC-Q100 qualified ICs into SMT assembly lines. Automotive production volumes typically exceed 100,000 units per ECU model, requiring 13-inch reels (4,000 to 10,000 components) to minimize changeover frequency. The reels must support components qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 to Grade 3 (-40C to +125C operating range) and must maintain dry-pack integrity throughout the production run. Reels for automotive applications often use higher-grade antistatic materials and tighter dimensional tolerances to support the zero-defect quality standards required by IATF 16949 certified assembly lines. Barcode traceability from reel to vehicle ECU is mandatory for OEM quality systems.
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Prototype and Small-Batch Production
Engineers prototyping new designs or running small-batch production (typically 100 to 1,000 units) order ICs on 7-inch reels or as cut-tape from reels. Cut-tape allows prototype quantities (often 1 to 100 pieces) without committing to a full reel of 1,000 to 3,000 components. For small SMT prototype runs, 7-inch reels fit benchtop pick-and-place machines and manual SMT assembly stations. The same EIA-481-E carrier tape is used whether shipped on reel or cut-tape, ensuring prototype assemblies match production-quality solder joint formation. Prototype reels support rapid design iteration without tooling changes between prototype and production builds, reducing time-to-market for new product introductions.
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Industrial IoT and Sensor Manufacturing
Industrial IoT device production lines for smart sensors, wireless modules, and edge-computing gateways depend on EIA-481-E reels to feed wireless MCUs, sensors, and power management ICs into SMT lines. Typical production volumes for industrial IoT products range from 10,000 to 500,000 units annually, with 7-inch reels for low-volume SKUs and 13-inch reels for high-volume runs. Reel-packaged ICs support integration of multi-chip modules combining MCUs (STM32, PIC32), wireless transceivers (SI2021, Si4431), and sensors on a single PCB. The antistatic reel materials protect ESD-sensitive wireless ICs during automated placement, while standardized hub widths simplify feeder setup for mixed-technology production lines.
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Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device assembly lines for patient monitors, diagnostic instruments, and portable medical electronics use EIA-481-E reels for FDA-compliant production traceability. Each reel's barcode label is logged in the device history record (DHR) per 21 CFR Part 820, providing full component traceability from reel to finished medical device. Reel-packaged ICs used in medical applications are often from manufacturers with ISO 13485 quality systems, and the reels themselves must maintain ESD protection throughout the production line. Common ICs include low-noise op-amps, precision ADCs, and battery management ICs shipped on 7-inch and 13-inch reels for medical device OEMs producing Class II and Class III devices.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour Reel — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | ADVPR-7INCH-12MM | ADVPR-7INCH-16MM | 3M-7INCH-REEL-12MM | 3M-7INCH-REEL-16MM | TEKPAK-7INCH-12MM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel (178 mm) | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel (178 mm) | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel (178 mm) | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel (178 mm) | EIA-481-E 7-inch reel (178 mm) |
| Brand | EIA standard | Advantage Carrier Tape | Advantage Carrier Tape | 3M | 3M | Tek Pak |
| Reel Diameter | 178 mm (7 inch) | 178 mm (7 inch) | 178 mm (7 inch) | 178 mm (7 inch) | 178 mm (7 inch) | 178 mm (7 inch) |
| Hub Width | Application-specific | 12 mm | 16 mm | 12 mm | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Material | Antistatic HIPS | Antistatic HIPS | Antistatic HIPS | Antistatic PS | Antistatic PS | Antistatic PS |
| Surface Resistivity | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq | 10^6 to 10^11 ohm/sq |
| ESD Standard | ANSI/ESD S541 | ANSI/ESD S541 | ANSI/ESD S541 | ANSI/ESD S541 | ANSI/ESD S541 | ANSI/ESD S541 |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
| Standard | EIA-481-E | EIA-481-E | EIA-481-E | EIA-481-E | EIA-481-E | EIA-481-E |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Cross-brand interchangeability (vs ADVPR-7INCH-12MM (Advantage Carrier Tape))
- Multiple hub width options (vs 3M-7INCH-REEL-12MM)
- Antistatic HIPS material consistency (vs TEKPAK-7INCH-12MM)
Notes de conception
Verify that the pick-and-place machine's feeder matches the reel hub width before ordering. Standard feeders accept 8 mm to 104 mm hub widths; using a 13-inch reel on a 7-inch feeder will require either a feeder upgrade or a 7-inch to 13-inch adapter. Mismatched hub width and feeder cause tape misalignment and pickup errors during high-speed placement, reducing assembly yield.
Do not mix reels from different manufacturers within the same production run without verifying EIA-481-E dimensional conformance. While all EIA-481-E reels are interchangeable in principle, lot-to-lot variations in hub diameter or antistatic coating can cause cover-tape peel strength inconsistencies. Use a single reel supplier per production run when possible, or perform incoming inspection on carrier tape peel strength (typically 10 g to 80 g per EIA-481-E).
Reels loaded with moisture-sensitive ICs (MSL 2 to MSL 4) require dry-pack storage at <5% relative humidity. The reel itself does not absorb moisture significantly, but the sealed dry-pack bag containing the reel must be opened only in a dry environment or the components must be baked before reflow. Reels stored outside dry-pack for more than the floor life specified by the component MSL rating must be rebaked or they risk component damage during reflow soldering.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per Advantage Carrier Tape datasheet (ADVPR series). EIA-481-E standard published by ECIA (Electronic Components Industry Association). Antistatic HIPS material is halogen-free and recyclable. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is packaging, not an automotive IC.
