Appendix B. Handling Precautions
Static control is required for handling all electronic equipment. The Microphone Array and Command and Control
Module (CCM) PCBs are sensitive to static discharge because of the analog and digital components. To protect
the boards, observe the following precautions:
Do not touch any exposed connectors.
Provide a chassis ground when possible, especially in environments where there is a high probability of
static discharge.
When transporting, make sure the array is wrapped in the conductive plastic bag that it was shipped
with. If this is not available, shield the board by wrapping it completely in aluminum foil. Do not
transport, ship, or store a board without suitable conductive shielding.
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