8-2 11713A Operating and Service Manual
Servicing the Attenuator/Switch Driver
Preparing a Static-Safe Workstation
Preparing a Static-Safe Workstation
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. All work performed on assemblies consisting of electronic
components should be done at a static-safe workstation.
An example of a static-safe work station is shown below using two types
of ESD protection:
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conductive table mat and wrist strap combination, and
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conductive floor mat and heel strap combination
These methods may be used together or separately. A list of static-safe
accessories and their part numbers is given on the following page.
Figure 8-1 Static-Safe Work Station
Reducing ESD Damage
To help reduce the amount of ESD damage that occurs during
installation, testing, or servicing instruments use the following
guidelines:
• Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent
buildup of static charge.
• Personnel should be grounded with a resistor-isolated wrist strap
before touching the center pin of any connector and before removing
any assembly from the instrument.
