Miniaturised component packages, with their potential for chip sticking and migrating, pose real challenges in semiconductor tape and reel transport. At the same time, effective process and throughput management is essential. 3M offers carrier tapes with tolerances as low as 0.02 mm, pocket control to less than <0.1 mm, smaller D1 hole sizes down to 0.01 mm and flat bottom surfaces with small draft angles. We can also add barcodes directly to the tape, so you can improve defect analysis, limit chip loss and potentially reduce process steps. These capabilities are fully compatible with 3M cover tapes, and can improve productivity in automated pick and place assembly operations.