Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
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Model 6476 User Guide
2 • Chassis specifications
Figure 7. Alignment/ESD pin on card handle
The alignment pin does the following:
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Ensures that the connectors are correctly aligned before they engage
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Provides solid/protected keying
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Provides board ESD contact
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Ensures that the EMC gasket is properly aligned (see
“Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)”
on page 20)
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Ensures that when the board is inserted in the card guide, an integrated ESD clip discharges ESD from the
board to the right vertical rail chassis ground.
Card handle
Alignment/ESD pin
