SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Prepared (also subject responsible if other)
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No.
KL/ECS/S/LT Magnus Lindahl
ECS/S/LT-96:5033
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Doc respons/Approved
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Date
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File
KI/ECS/S/LTC (Ulf Brömster)
1996-06-03 A
965033.doc
HANDLING MOS DEVICES
Though all MOS integrated circuits incorporate some protection against electrostatic
discharge, they can nevertheless be damaged by accidental over-voltages. In storing
and handling them, the following precautions are recommended.
Caution
Handling and mounting call for special attention to personal safety. Personnel
handling MOS devices should normally be connected to ground via a 1 M
resistor.
Storage and transport
Store and transport the circuits in their original packing. Alternatively, use a
conductive material or special IC carrier that either short-circuits all leads or insulates
them from external contact.
Testing or handling
Work on a conductive surface (e.g. metal table top) when testing the circuits or
transferring them from one carrier to another. Electrically connect the person doing
the testing or handling to the conductive surface, for example by a metal bracelet and
a conductive cord or chain. Connect all testing and handling equipment to the same
surface. Signals should not be applied to the inputs while the device power supply is
off. All unused input leads should be connected to either the supply voltage or
ground.
OBSERVE:
USE ONLY SPECIAL DESIGNED, ORIGINAL SAFETY DEVICES!
Mounting
Mount MOS integrated circuits on printed circuit boards after all other components
has been mounted. Take care that the circuits themselves, metal parts of the board,
mounting tools, and the person doing the mounting are kept at the same electric
(ground) potential. If it is impossible to ground the printed-circuit board the person
mounting the circuits should touch the board before bringing MOS circuits into
contact with it.
Soldering
Soldering iron tips, including those of low-voltage irons, or soldering baths should
also be kept at the same potential as the MOS circuits and the board.