Digital Multimeters
Maintenance
3
h
Static Awareness
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Semiconductors and integrated circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
during handling. This notice explains how to minimize damage to these components.
1.
Understand the problem.
2.
Learn the guidelines for proper handling.
3.
Use the proper procedures, packaging, and bench techniques.
Follow these practices to minimize damage to static sensitive parts.
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Warning
To prevent electric shock or personal injury. De-energize
the product and all active circuits before opening a
product enclosure, touching or handling any PCBs or
components
.
•
Minimize handling.
•
Handle static-sensitive
parts by non-conductive
edges.
•
Do not slide static-sensitive
components over any
surface.
•
When removing plug-in
assemblies, handle only by
non-conductive edges.
•
Never touch open-edge
connectors except at a
static-free work station.
•
Keep parts in the original
containers until ready for use.
•
Use static shielding containers
for handling and transport.
•
Avoid plastic, vinyl, and
Styrofoam
®
in the work area.
•
Handle static-sensitive
parts only at a static-free
work station.
•
Put shorting strips on the
edge of the connector to
help protect installed
static-sensitive parts.
•
Use anti-static type solder
extraction tools
only.
•
Use grounded-tip
soldering irons only.
