BIXOLON SRP-270 service manual Precaution for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices ESDs

SRP-270

1-3 Precaution for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs)

1.Some semiconductor (solid state) devices are easily damaged by static electricity. Such components are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESDs); examples include integrated circuits and some field- effect transistors. The following techniques will reduce the occurrence of component damaged caused by static electricity.

2.Immediately before handling any semiconductor components or assemblies, drain the electrostatic charge from your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, wear a discharging wrist-strap device. (Be sure to remove it prior to applying power-this is an Electric shock precaution.)

3.After removing an ESD-equipped assembly, place it on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil to prevent accumulation of electrostatic charge.

4.Do not use freon-propelled chemical. These can generate electrical charges that damage ESDs.

5.Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron when soldering or unsoldering ESDs.

6.Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Many solder removal devices are not rated as anti-static; these can accumulate sufficient electrical charge to damage ESDs.

7.Do not remove a replacement ESD from its protective package until you are ready to install it.

Most replacement ESDs are packaged with leads that are electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or other conductive materials.

8.Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD, touch the protective material to the device will be installed.

9.Minimize body motions when handling unpacked replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing clothes together, or lifting a foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damaged an ESD.

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