Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
■Heel straps/Toe straps/Boot straps 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 maximum of
Static Shielding Protection Levels
Method | Voltage |
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Antistatic plastic | 1,500 |
7,500 | |
Metallized laminate | 15,000 |
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5.2.4 Grounding the Work Area
To prevent static damage at the work area, use the following precautions:
■Cover the work surface with approved
■Use
■Handle electrostatic sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB laminate. Handle them only at
■Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test equipment.
■Use fixtures made of
■Keep work area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
■Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.
5.2.5Recommended Materials and Equipment
Materials and equipment recommended for use in preventing static electricity include:
■Antistatic tape
■Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors
■Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
■Conductive foam
■Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cord of
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■Field service kits
■Static awareness labels
■Wrist straps and footwear straps providing
■Material handling packages
■Conductive plastic bags
■Conductive plastic tubes
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