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Minutes of the Automatic Component Handling Committee (ACH)
May 2-3, 2000
Tempe, AZ

1.0 Call to Order
Chairman Vandenham called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Each of the attendees introduced themselves, and a sign-in roster was circulated. The chairman briefly outlined the changes taking place in the Alliance and asked the secretary amplify his remarks.

2.0 EIA Restructuring

2.1
The secretary reported that over the past two years, the EIA Finance Committee and Board of Governors had been looking at ways in which the then Association could assure its continued financial viability while simultaneously providing for its continued growth. Their deliberations resulted in the creation of an umbrella organization which was named the Electronic Industries Alliance. The existing divisions would now become Associations (Sectors of EIA) in their own right. In this manner, the Alliance could now be able to bring in other allied associations as well as consortia. Having accomplished this restructuring, the financial implications were reviewed and it was determined that all functions in the "corporate" area would have to become financially self sustaining by the end of the year 2000. To accomplish this latter task, it was agreed that all international and horizontal committees would be moved into the Sector with the greatest affinity for their technical areas. The movement of the international committees took place at the beginning of this year. The placement of the horizontal committees is at the stage where each committee will be discussing its needs with the President of an appropriate Association (Sector). From the ACH point of view, the likely candidate would be the ECA. The chairman will look into this possibility in the near future.

2.2 ACTION
Chairman Vandenham to discuss ACH affiliation with ECA

3.0 Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved and accepted as written.

4.0 Approval of Minutes
On a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved.

5.0 ACH Publication Update

5.1 Membership
An updated membership report was distributed for review and correction

5.2 Projects/Publications
The secretary reported that the publications were basically on track, except for those needing to be finally agreed to at this meeting.

6.0 Harmonization TF on 481-2-A
Mr. Carter presented a page by page review of the results of this TF activity. Following the discussion, a motion was duly made and seconded to remove the potential indexing problem for embossed tapes 42mm and under. The vote was 18 for; 0 opposed; and 4 abstentions. The motion passed.
A motion was made and seconded to add a paragraph on missing components. The motion passed unanimously.
A request from P10 to provide an exception for pin 1 orientation was discussed and it was agreed to add the exception to item g. A motion to this effect was made and seconded. The vote was 9 for; 1 against; and 10 abstentions. The motion passed.
Dimensioning issues involving S1; G1; and E2 in Table 1 were discussed comprehensively and following motions that failed, it was moved and seconded to restore any changes to the above parameters as well as E1; F; and P1. The vote was 15 for; 8 against; and 3 abstentions; therefore the motion passed.
The issue of lateral movement on 16mm and 24mm tapes had been balloted in 1999.
In view of the number of issues raised during the foregoing discussion, the chairman suggested that the discussion be closed and the document as proposed be balloted as it stands at this point with comments restricted to highlighted areas that represent the proposed changes. A motion to that effect was duly made and seconded. The vote was 26 yes; 0 opposed; and 0 abstentions, therefore the motion passed. Outstanding Interim Standards (IS) were discussed and it was agreed that the TF would look into them and make a recommendation to the committee.

7.0 IEC TC40/WG36 Liaison
Mr. Friedrich reported on the work taking place in WG36 where 7 standards are being harmonized. A copy of his presentation is attached.

8.0 Bottom of the Pocket Issue
It was decided to drop this issue owing to a lack of interest in the committee.

9.0 Matrix Tray Report
Mr. Troxtell presented a survey on component orientation in Matrix Trays from which he received 11 responses out of 20. All responders said that Pin 1 was oriented in Block 1 of the Tray. This suggests that a rule should be formalized. It was noted that QFPs fall outside this norm at this time. On a motion duly made and seconded, the committee unanimously voted to include Matrix Trays in Pub 783 by adding "and Matrix Trays" to the Design Rules statement. On a motion duly made and seconded, the committee unanimously voted to include Matrix Trays in Pub 783.

10.0 Lead Taping Axial Lead Configuration
Ms. Hayes indicated that the drawings she has are in PDF format, hence not easily modified. Chairman Vandenham agreed he would review the file, convert it and make any necessary changes and send them to EIA for publication as EIA 296G.

11.0 JC11 Package Interface Report
Mr. Driggers showed the JC 11 item log and discussed each item. He pointed out that with This Trays, reduced stack height dimensional changes may have an impact on equipment manufacturers. A new registration was published in January (CO-034-issue A Nov 99). In addition another registration: CO-F-029 has added package size. He mentioned a survey ballot on QFP family where high density was questioned however there was not enough data to suggest changes at this time.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 a.m. on Friday.

12.0 ACH Representation on IEC TC40 WG36
Chairman Vandenham reviewed the options available to the committee and suggested that a formal arrangement, such as a TAG be considered. The committee agreed that the issue should be pursued and requested that staff provide them with further information on obligations and fees, if any, involved.

13.0 EIA 783 Guideline
Ms. Hayes presented proposed modifications to the document to which the committee concurred. On a motion duly made and seconded the committee voted to adopt the changes and authorized publication. This included the P10 request for exception on the IPC package as discussed above under para 6.0. The vote was 20 yes; 0 opposed; and 0 abstentions.

14.0 Bulk Case TF Report
Following a review of the documents history, it was moved and duly seconded that the document be adopted for publication. The vote was 17 for; 0 against; and 6 abstentions. Therefore the motion passed. A new EIA number and PN number will be provided to the committee.

15.0 Automatic Data Capture
Mr. Driggers reported on the current activities of this committee and indicated that they had agreed to adopt the Bar Code for Data Matrix as given in IEC document CD 91/183. Their next meeting will be in April in San Antonio.

16.0 Old Business
The issue of accepting responsibility for existing PEPs documents was discussed. The committee agreed that a Task Force be established to review EIA 383, EIA 583, and EIA 519. The Task force will consist of Mr. Campbell (Chair), Mr. Hayes, Mr. Ritchy, Mr. Troxtell, Mr. Jailett, Mr. Greeson, and Mr. Adams.
Mr. Jailett and Mr. Adams will review EIA 564.

17.0 New Business
A discussion took place concerning jel-packs, and it was suggested that the topic might be included in ACH 2000.
A question was raised as to whether ACH should revisit the issue of Wafer Trays, and it was agreed that the JEDEC liaison representative would look into it.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the committee voted to upgrade all of their IS documents to full EIA documents. The vote was 21 yes; 0 opposed; and 2 abstentions.

18.0 Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Sept 14 and 15 in Baltimore, MD. At the Holiday Inn at the Inner Harbor. IEC WG 36 will meet at this location non Sept 13. ACH members are invited to attend. The meeting on Sept 15 will be joint with WG36.
Venues for ACH meeting in 2001 were tentatively set as: San Antonio in the spring; and Staff was requested to try to find a date that would not conflict with other National meetings (APEX; NEPCON; SEMI; etc.).

19.0 Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. by common consent.

This meeting was conducted in accordance with the EIA Legal Guidelines and the EIA Manual of Organization and Procedure.

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