Abstract: A reel adapted to have chip carrier tape wound thereabout includes at least one flange and a plastic rail. The flange is made from a paper-based material. The plastic rail is attached an interior major surface of the paper flange. The plastic rail may extend along a radial direction of the flange and/or along a circumferential direction of the flange, for example. The plastic rail may be substantially straight and/or curved, for example. The plastic rail is preferably made from a static dissipative material. The plastic rail reduces or eliminates the generation of paper particles from the paper-based flange while reeling/unreeling chip carrier tape from the reel.

Abstract: A chip carrier tape, which includes a tape member and a plurality of pockets, is provided. The plurality of pockets are formed in and along the tape member. Each of the pockets includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a shape and size adapted to fit a first chip size therein. The second portion has a shape and size adapted to fit a second chip size therein. The first chip size differs from the second chip size. The first portion has a first pocket volume that is not part of the second portion, and the second portion has a second pocket volume that is not part of the first portion. There may be a second and different plurality of pockets formed in and along the tape member as well. Also a method of selling integrated circuit chips is provided.