HP 8562E - Reducing Potential for ESD Damage

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Figure l-l. Example of a Static-Safe Workstation
Reducing Potential for ESD Damage
The suggestions that follow may help reduce ESD damage that occurs during instrument
testing and servicing.
n Before connecting any coaxial cable to an spectrum analyzer connector for the first time
each day, momentarily ground the center and outer connectors of the cable.
H Personnel should be grounded with a resistor-isolated wrist strap before touching the center
pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the unit.
n Be sure all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static discharge.
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