Grounding Workstations
To prevent static damage at the workstation, follow these precautions:
■Cover the workstation with approved
■Use
■Handle electrostatic sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB laminate. Handle them only at
■Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
■Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test equipment.
■Use fixtures made of
■Keep work area free of conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and plastic foam.
■Use field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums, that are conductive.
■Use a portable field service kit with a
Grounding Equipment
Use the following equipment to prevent static electricity damage to equipment:
Wrist Straps are flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm +/- 10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, a strap must be worn snug against the skin. On grounded mats without
Heelstraps/Toestraps/Bootstraps can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use them on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.