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PRESERVATION, PACKAGING AND DESPATCH OF ESCC

COMPONENTS

ESCC Basic Specification No. 20600

Issue 2 July 2008

Document Custodian: European Space Agency - see https://escies.org

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE 5
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 5
3. DEFINITIONS 5
4. REQUIREMENTS 5
4.1 General 5
4.2 Preservation 6
4.3 Primary Package 6
4.3.1 Manual Handling 6
4.3.2 Automatic or Semi-automatic Handling 6
4.4 Intermediate Package 6
4.5 Final Package 6
4.6 Handling and Transportation 7
4.7 Continuity of Processes 7
4.8 Quality Assurance Provisions 7
4.9 Special Packaging 7
4.10 Identification of the Contents of Packages 7
4.10.1 Marking of Primary Packages 7
4.10.1.1 Multiple Components 7
4.10.2 Marking of Intermediate Packages 8
4.10.3 Marking of Final Packages 8
4.10.4 Special Marking 8
4.11 Documentation 8
4.12 Packaging of Reject or Environmental Test Components 8
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1. SCOPE
This specification defines the general requirements for the preservation, packaging and despatch of
components produced under the ESCC system of specifications.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents form part of this specification and shall be read in conjunction with it:-

(a) ESCC Basic Specification No. 21700, General Requirements for the Marking of ESCC Components.
(b) ESCC Basic Specification No. 23800, Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Test Method.

3. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to this document:

Container: A generic term for any receptacle which holds, restrains or encloses an
item.
Final Package: A container, holding 1 or more intermediate packages, used for
transportation of items to the Orderer.
Identification: The application of appropriate markings to ensure that the identity of an
item is unfailingly indicated after preservation and each stage of packing.
Intermediate Package: A container holding 2 or more primary packages.
Packaging: The operations involved in the preparation of items for transit and delivery.
The term includes preservation, identification and packing.
Packing: An operation by which items are wrapped and/or placed in containers, etc.
Preservation: The cleaning of an item and the application of a suitable temporary
protective barrier, where necessary, to maintain the item in prime
condition.
Primary Package: A container, envelope or wrap to act as the first mechanical protection and
normally to hold an individual item.
Special Packaging: A system of packaging specially developed to suit the needs of a particular
item, usually involving special designs for containers, fittings, etc.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 GENERAL
Components ordered to ESCC specifications shall be packaged in such a manner that they are:

(a) Adequately safeguarded against mechanical or electrical injury during transportation to the Orderer.
(b) Protected against deterioration due to humidity.
(c) Suitable for storage, in their primary packages, for a period of 1 year over a temperature range of
+10 to +40 oC, at relative humidities of up to 65%.
(d) Easily identified after preservation and each stage of packing.

The protection to be provided by any specific package depends on the severity of the risks to which it is
expected to be subjected during transport and storage.
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Responsibility for the assessment of the packaging required for any particular order rests with the
Supplier. The Supplier shall ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled when packaging ESCC
components.

4.2 PRESERVATION
If the item to be packaged requires protection against atmospheric humidity, a temporary protective
barrier or preservation shall be applied.

The method of preservation and material used must have no adverse effect on the component or cause
deterioration in any form.

The form of preservation shall be such that it is easily removable without the need for special equipment
and without dismantling the component.

4.3 PRIMARY PACKAGE

Each component shall be enclosed in a primary container. Dependent on the type of component, this may
take the form of a container, envelope, wrap, etc. The primary container shall provide protection against
contamination and the hazards of normal handling and indoor storage. In the case of components
sensitive to electrostatic discharge, as defined in ESCC Basic Specification No. 23800, the primary
container shall provide appropriate static dissipative properties.

Primary packages shall be easily opened without the need for special tools and, wherever practicable,
re-closure shall be possible.

The primary package shall be constructed of material which can be used directly in clean rooms and
cleanliness controlled areas. It shall not include materials that are particle-shedding or permeate
gaseous contamination at levels equal to, or greater than, those specified for such areas.

4.3.1 Manual Handling

For components intended for manual or individual handling by the user the primary package shall
normally enclose one component. A primary package may contain more than one component when
practicality so demands as, for example, in the use of waffle packages to hold chip devices.

4.3.2 Automatic or Semi-automatic Handling

For components intended to be handled automatically or semi-automatically by the user, e.g. in robotic
assembly, the primary package shall normally enclose a number of components. This approach for
primary packaging shall be applied to items such as tape and reel cassettes, pre-oriented die in waffle
packs, integrated circuit sticks etc.

4.4 INTERMEDIATE PACKAGE

Dependent on the type of component being packaged, 2 or more primary packages shall be packaged
into a secondary container. Intermediate packages shall only contain ESCC components, in their primary
package, of the same type, date code and lot code, and which have been manufactured and tested
against the same Detail Specification.

Intermediate packages shall be easily opened, leaving the enclosed components intact in their primary
packages, without the need for special tools. Wherever practicable, re-closure shall be possible.

4.5 FINAL PACKAGE

For transportation to the Orderer, 1 or more intermediate packages shall be assembled into a final
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container. Wherever physically possible, the size of a final package shall be such that it can be handled
by one person.

The design of the final package shall be such that bulk and weight are kept to a minimum, consistent with
affording adequate protection in the known handling, transportation and storage environments. Supports,
filling, cushions, etc. shall be used as applicable.

The final package shall withstand a free fall of 1.5 metres onto a firm concrete base without any evidence
of damage to the components, primary packages and intermediate packages. Provided this requirement
is met, minor damage (e.g. abrasions, small dents) to the final package is acceptable.

4.6 HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

All packaging shall be designed to ensure that no deterioration of the components occurs whilst in transit
from one location to another. In those instances where packages are liable to be transported by air,
proper provision shall be made for changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature.

4.7 CONTINUITY OF PROCESSES

Packaging shall be carried out with the minimum delay at the place of manufacture. Cleaning,
preservation and packaging shall be carried out as a continuous process. All locations at which
components are received, stored and packaged shall be so arranged that a high degree of cleanliness
is maintained and that contamination after any cleaning step is avoided.

4.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

The Supplier is responsible for ensuring that the packaging conforms to the requirements of this
specification and the purchase order.

In all stages of the packaging processes, the selection of materials used and their methods of application
shall be such that no reaction with, or damage to, the components occurs.

4.9 SPECIAL PACKAGING

When requirements for special packaging arise, these will be negotiated between the Orderer and the
Supplier and specified in the Purchase Order.

4.10 IDENTIFICATION OF THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGES

The content of each container shall be clearly identified as follows.

4.10.1 Marking of Primary Packages

The full marking to be applied to the component is defined by the applicable Detail Specification. If the
full marking is not applied to the component or if the full marking is not visible through the primary
package, then it shall be marked on the primary package or applied to it by use of a label or equivalent
means. In addition the following shall be marked on the primary package or package label:

(a) Primary package quantity.

(b) Date when packaged.

4.10.1.1 Multiple Components

Where the primary package is designed for multiple components, e.g. for purposes of automatic
handling, the required primary package marking shall be applied where possible directly to the primary
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package or to an attached label. Where this is impractical then the requirement is to identify each primary
package uniquely. An identification card or sheet bearing the corresponding unique identifier shall
accompany the specific primary package within the intermediate package. The card or sheet shall
provide the full marking. In the case of serialisation the card or sheet shall additionally record the serial
numbers and their physical location within the primary package.

4.10.2 Marking of Intermediate Packages

Intermediate packages shall be marked with all of the data specified for primary packages.

Serial numbers, if applicable, may be shown as a range if consecutive, but must be individually listed if
not.

In addition, the intermediate package quantity shall be shown.

4.10.3 Marking of Final Packages

Final packages, in addition to the name and address of the Consignee, shall be marked or labelled with
the following:

(a) Purchase Order particulars (e.g. number, date, etc.).

(b) All particulars necessary for Customs clearance (if applicable).

4.10.4 Special Marking

Special marking, at any or all stages of packaging, may sometimes be required. It is always required for
electrostatic sensitive devices and devices containing beryllium oxide utilising the warning signs defined
in ESCC Basic Specification No. 21700.

As a minimum, warning signs shall be applied or attached to the primary packaging.

When special marking is necessary, the detailed requirements will be specified in the relevant Generic
or Detail Specification, or the Purchase Order.

4.11 DOCUMENTATION
Each final package shall contain or have affixed to it 1 copy of the relevant invoice and the necessary
documentation giving the following particulars:

(a) Purchase Order details.

(b) Name and address of the Orderer (if different from Consignee).
(c) Name, address and reference of the Supplier.
(d) Details of any temporary protective barrier applied and the preferred method of removal.

In addition, it may be a requirement that other documentation (e.g. test records, history sheets, etc.)
accompanies a consignment and details concerning this will be specified in the relevant Generic or Detail
Specification or Purchase Order.

4.12 PACKAGING OF REJECT OR ENVIRONMENTAL TEST COMPONENTS

Components which have been rejected on test or components which have undergone environmental
tests (e.g. qualification samples), which are to be dispatched to the Orderer or to the ESCC Executive,
shall be packaged separately from other deliverable components.

The general requirements of this specification shall apply. Primary, intermediate and final packages shall
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carry additional marking to indicate the status of the components (e.g. REJECT, QUALIFICATION
SAMPLE, etc.).