Safety instructions
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Version 2.09 09. April 2014
1.5 Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs)
Electronic components and assemblies (e.g. printed circuit boards) are vulnerable to electrostatic
discharge. Regulations for handling and working with electrostatic sensitive devices must definitely
be observed and complied with, see also section 1.5.1!
All electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs) are identified by the warning sign illustrated. Electrostatic discharge is
caused by friction of insulating materials (e.g. floor coverings, synthetic fiber clothing, etc.).
Even slight charges can cause components to be damaged or destroyed. Damage cannot always be ascer
tained directly and it may take time for the component to actually fail in operation.
1.5.1 ESD - Rules for handling and working
Transport and store ESDs only in the protective packaging provided.
Avoid materials that may produce electrostatic discharge, for example
‐ Plastic containers and table tops
‐ Synthetic fiber clothing
‐ Plastic-soled shoes
‐ Plastic file covers
‐ Styrofoam packaging
‐ Computer monitors, etc.
Preferably wear the following:
‐ Cotton work clothes
‐ ESD shoes with conductive soles or leather soles
Use the following:
‐ Conductive flooring
‐ ESD workstations equipped with suitable tools (grounded soldering guns, antistatic wrist straps, etc.)
‐ Conductive ESD bags, conductive plastic containers, IC tubes or cartons lined with conductive foam
‐ Containers and worktops made of wood, metal or conductive plastics or paper bags
1.6 Abbreviations used
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V.
EGB Elektrostatisch Gefährdete Bauelemente oder Baugruppen
ESD Electro-static discharge (Electro Sensitive Devices)
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.
IEC International Electric Committee
BGV A3 Employer’s Liability Association regulations for health and safety in the workplace
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