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Appendix C
ESD Requirements
Spirent Communications manufactures and sells products that require industry standard
precautions to protect against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). This document
explains the proper process for handling and storing electrostatic discharge sensitive
(ESDS) devices, assemblies, and equipment.
The requirements presented in this document comply with the EIA Standard,
ANSI/ESD
S20.20-1999: Development of an Electrostatic Discharge Control Program,
and apply to
anyone who handles equipment that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Such equipment
includes, but it not limited to:
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All electronic assemblies manufactured by Spirent Communications
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Discrete and integrated circuit semiconductors
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Hybrid microcircuits
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Thin film passive devices
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Memory modules
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Caution:
Failure to comply with the requirements explained in this document poses risks
to the performance of ESDS devices, as well as to your investment in the equipment.
General Equipment Handling
Whenever you handle a piece of ESDS equipment, you must be properly grounded to
avoid harming the equipment. Also, when transporting the equipment, it must be packaged
properly. Follow the requirements below to help ensure equipment protection.
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Wrist straps must be worn by any person handling the equipment to provide normal
grounding.
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The use of foot straps is encouraged to supplement normal grounding. If foot straps
are used exclusively, two straps (one on each foot) should be used. Note that foot
straps are only applicable in environments that use ESD flooring and/or floor mats.
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Hold ESDS equipment by the edges only; do not touch the electronic components or
gold connectors.
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When transporting equipment between ESD protected work areas, the equipment
must be contained in ESD protective packaging. Equipment that is received in ESD
protective packaging must be opened either by a person who is properly grounded or
at an ESD protected workstation.
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