Fluke 732a - Page 11

static
awareness
A
Message
From
John
Fluke Mfg. Co.,
Inc.
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
“
(S>
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
4. HANDLE S.S.
DEVICES
BY
THE BODY
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