Fiber Driver® EM316EDFA User Guide
1.5.4 Static Electricity
Eliminate static electricity in the workplace by grounding operators, equipment, and devices including components and computer boards. Grounding prevents static charge buildup and electrostatic potential differences. Transporting products in special electrostatic shielding packages reduces electrical field damage potential.
1.5.5 Workplace Preparation
A safe and effective workplace provides the following items.
•ESD protective clothing/smocks: Street clothing must not come in contact with components or computer boards since the various materials in clothing can generate high static charges. ESD protective smocks, manufactured with conductive fibers, are recommended.
•Electrostatic shielding containers or totes: These containers (bags, boxes, etc.) are made of specially formulated materials, which protect sensitive devices during transport and storage.
•Antistatic or dissipative carriers: These provide ESD protection during component movement in the manufacturing process. It must be noted that antistatic materials alone will not provide complete protection. They must be used in conjunction with other methods such as totes or electrostatic shielding bags.
•Dissipative tablemat: The mat should provide a controlled discharge of static voltages and must be grounded. The surface resistance is designed such that sliding a computer board or component across its surface will not generate more than 100 V.
•Operator grounding: Keep a wrist strap or ESD cuff in constant contact with bare skin with a cable for attaching it to the ESD ground. The wrist strap drains off the static charge of the operator. The wrist strap cord has a
•ESD protective floor or mat: The mat must be grounded through a
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