Abstract: The disclosure relates to providing locating eye point markings on two selected terminals of a cer-dip lead frame The eye point markings take the form of physical indentations on the outer ends of the terminals outside their coined areas. The markings are of a character sufficient to allow electromagnetic wave detections.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a cartridge for use in packaging lead frames used in the manufacture of cer-dip integrated circuits, the cartridge having a tray and a cooperative top cover capable of forming for the frames a secure transit container, yet being quickly insertable and removable to and from operating stations where frames may be fed directly into and from the container, the cartridge including wall openings to allow processing of the frames while still in the cartridge and projection for restraining the frames from movement in the cartridge.