ATTENTION 
Static Sensitive 
Devices 
This instrument was constructed 
in 
an ESD (electro-static discharge) 
protected  environment.  This 
is 
because  most  of 
the 
semi-conductor 
devices  used 
in 
this instrument are  susceptible  to damage 
by 
static 
discharge. 
Depending on 
the 
magnitude 
of 
the 
charge, device  substrates  can be 
punctured 
or 
destroyed 
by 
contact 
or 
mere proximity of  a static charge. 
The 
results can cause degradation of  device performance, early failure, 
or 
immediate destruction. 
These charges are generated 
in 
numerous ways such 
as 
simple contact, 
separation 
of 
materials,  and  normal  motions of  persons working  with 
static sensitive devices. 
When 
handling 
or 
servicing  equipment  containing  static  sensitive 
devices, adequate precautions 
must 
be taken to prevent device damage 
or 
destruction. 
Only those  who are thoroughly familiar  with industry accepted  tech- 
niques 
for 
handling  static  sensitive  devices should  attempt to service 
circuitry with these devices. 
In all  instances,  measures  must  be  taken  to prevent  static  charge 
build-up on work surfaces and persons handling 
the 
devices.