Fluke 8010A - Static Awareness; Handling Practices for Static Sensitive Devices

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
The
following
practices
should
be
followed
to
minimize
damage
to
S.S. devices.