Electrostatic Discharge

QAvoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

QAlways be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Grounding Methods

There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following measures when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

QUse a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or the computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 meg. ohm +/- 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide a proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.

QUse heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.

QUse conductive field service tools.

QUse a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

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