Fluke 8600A - Page 19

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
“
®
”
The
following
practices
should
be followed
to minimize
damage
to
S.S. devices.
2.
KEEP
PARTS
IN
ORIGINAL
CONTAINERS
UNTIL
READY FOR
USE.
4.
HANDLE
S.S. DEVICES BY THE
BODY
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