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15 APPENDIX A
15.1 Procedures for manipulating and storing components (ESD)
All modern electronic components, particularly those based on CMOS technology, may be irreparably damaged
by even modest electrostatic discharges.
Precautions must be taken against electrostatic discharges when handling and working on electronic components
sensitive to electrostatic discharges. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE (ESD).
Staff involved in checking, warehousing, shipping and assembly operations must be earthed through a suitable
conductive bracelet compliant with safety standards. If this precaution cannot be taken, the operator must wear
suitable antistatic shoes or boots.
Work equipment must be earthed.
Tables, work surfaces and other surfaces on which components are handled must be covered in conductive
material and earthed.
All tables and work surfaces must be covered with a layer of conductive material and earthed.
The person performing the repair must be earthed with a suitable protective bracelet compliant with safety
regulations.The material must be contained in suitable antistatic bags or containers, and labelled according to MIL
STD 129J. The containers must guarantee adequate protection against impact and handling during transport.
All E.S.D. components must be stored in their original boxes and kept in special metal containers. While stored in
the warehouse, electronic components must be kept in their original packaging.
Any containers used must be exclusively in metal and/or conductive material. If handled directly, the personnel
must adopt the precautions specified above.
During handling cards must be stored in suitable antistatic containers.
Each component sensitive to electrostatic discharges will be identified by the abbreviation ESD.
In the Warehouse area containers are labelled with a suitable symbol.
Follow all the instructions in this procedure when dealing with E.S.D. components.
Warning: The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to the device caused by insufficient or
inadequate treatment, handling or work methods.
