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static
awareness
A Message
From
John
Fluke
Mfg.
Co.,
Inc.
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Some
semiconductors
and
custom
IC’s
can
be
damaged
by
electrostatic
discharge
during
handling.
This
notice
explains
how
you
can
minimize
the
chances of
destroying
such
devices
by:
1.
Knowing
that
there is
a
problem.
2. Learning
the
guidelines for
handling
them.
3. Using
the
procedures,
and
packaging
and
bench
techniques
that
are
recommended.
The
Static Sensitive
(S.S.) devices
are
identified
in the
Fluke
technical
manual
parts
list with
the
symbol
The
following
practices
should
be
followed
to minimize
damage
to
S.S.
devices.
1.
MINIMIZE
HANDLING
2. KEEP
PARTS
IN
ORIGINAL
CONTAINERS
UNTIL
READY
FOR
USE.
3.
DISCHARGE
PERSONAL
STATIC
BEFORE
HANDLING
DEVICES.
USE
A
HIGH
RESIS-
TANCE
GROUNDING
WRIST
STRAP.
4,
HANDLE
S.S. DEVICES
BY
THE
BODY
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