Im after a yes or no anwser here not a massive debate.
with a 445 diodes the pins arent connected to the case so a high sided driver is not needed as such and it cant die from static by touching the case. you have to touch the pins.
with open can red diodes and pins are connected to the case, so we need a high sided driver. but does a high sided driver offer any additional protection from static by touching the case?