8 What I Need to do on my SMT Equipment?

The installation of multi-row carrier tape onto an SMT feeder follows the same steps as traditional single-row tape. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Loading the tape and reel: Load the multi-row tape and reel onto the holder. The reel diameter and width meet standard specifications, making it compatible with mainstream SMT equipment.
2. Inserting the tape into the tape guide: Insert the tape into the guide, utilizing the approximately 50cm of dummy tape provided for setup purposes.
3. Separating the cover tape from the carrier tape: Similar to traditional single-row tape, thread the cover tape through the slot and secure it into the gear.
4. Index pitch setup: Set the index pitch according to the recommended value per Table 6-1. For example, an 8mm pitch is recommended for SOIC 8D, as illustrated in Figure 8-1. In this setup, the carrier tape is indexed by one column pitch, and the cover tape is peeled off accordingly to expose only one index of units. Most SMT equipment offers Non-shutter and shutter options, both of which are compatible with multi-row tape and reel, providing flexibility in your setup.
5. Setting up the pick-up location: Determine the IC center location using the values listed in Table 6-1, which includes vertical pitch (F1, F2, F3) and horizontal pitch (P) information.

Note that the recommended pick-and-place equipment and models for supporting Ecoship technology and Enviropack tape and reel are announced in this TI technical white paper. If you require any immediate support, please contact TI sales team.