A method matching and splicing ends of carrier tape. A Uniquely patterned tab can be provided at an end/edge of carrier tape A and a uniquely patterned notch can be provided at an end/edge of carrier tape B. The uniquely patterned notch is complimentary to the uniquely patterned tab. The edge of carrier tape A is indexed (matched) to the edge of carrier tape B. The end/edge of carrier tape A and end/edge of carrier tape B can be secured together with adhesive tape that can be placed on at least one surface of carrier tape A and B. The uniquely patterned notch is complimentary to the uniquely patterned tab identify matching electronic components carried by carrier tape A and B. Indicia printed at the ends of carrier tape can also be used to identify component values in addition to use of unique tabs and notches formed at edge of tapes.