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0 
static 
awareness 
0 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. 
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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