This document applies to the following packaging materials:

Leadframe

Molding compound

Bonding wire

Die attach materials

This document applies to only the intermediate container. Barcode specification for shipping pack is referred to EIA 556A or EIAJ barcode specification.

This document does not apply to product package label.

NOTE 1: There are requests for labeling on product packages from the customers. However, task force concluded that the product package label was not included in scope of the specification because of limitation of area to be labeled on the package. For further activity, two-dimensional barcode symbol may be needed to standardize the barcode marking specification for product packages.

NOTICE: This standard does not purport to address safety issues, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the users of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory or other limitations prior to use.

Purpose

This specification describes a common format, content, size, and location for printed, machinereadable labels on an intermediate container of materials used for semiconductor packaging.

This specification provides for a smooth transition from existing traceability and labeling procedures to a comprehensive, unified system envisioned for the future.