August 22, 2014 Product change Improved packaging for SMT inductors An optimized packaging is being introduced for EPCOS SMT inductors that are packed on 13 reels. This change will improve their handling. Affected products Ordering code Series B82422A*108 SIMID 1210-100 B82422H*108 SIMID 1210-H100 B82422T*008 SIMID 1210-T B82422H*008 SIMID 1210-H B82432* SIMID 1812 B82442* SIMID 2220 B82450A*A* Transponder coil 11 mm B82462* PI 6x6 B82464A* PI 10x10, A version B82464G* PI 10x10, G version Scheduled introduction: November 22, 2014 (after customer release) Samples: Available upon request Change of packaging Optimized deep-drawn outer pallet that covers the component reel: The new packaging (right) will have four shell-type handles instead of two to facilitate the removal of the reel. Current packaging New packaging EPCOS AG A TDK Group Company Inductors Office: St.-Martin-Strasse 53, 81669 Munich Post: P.O.Box 80 17 09, 81617 Munich, Germany Internal / External Headquarters: Munich Commercial register of the local court (Amtsgericht): Munich HRB 127250 Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Werner Faber Management Board: Joachim Zichlarz, Chairman Joachim Thiele Dr. Norbert Hess Christian Block www.epcos.com 140822IN1e August 22, 2014 Replacement of the cardboard reel-cover spacer tape: The new plastic spacer tape (right) to reduces cardboard particles in the package. Current packaging New packaging This change has no affect on the quality or reliability of the products concerned. The specified electrical and mechanical properties remain unchanged. Enclosure PCN Contact Florian Schuster, MAG IN SUI PM, Munich Customers are asked to address inquiries directly to their sales contacts. EPCOS AG A TDK Group Company EPCOS uptodate Newsletter 2 / 2