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Use static-dissipative mats, foot straps,
or air ionizers to give added protection.
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Handle electrostatic-sensitive
components, parts, and assemblies by
the case or PCB laminate. Handle them
only in static-free work areas.
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Use fixtures made of static-safe materials
when fixtures must directly contact
dissipative surfaces.
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Keep work area free of conductive
materials, such as plastic assembly aids
and Styrofoam.
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Use field service tools (such as cutters,
screwdrivers, and vacuums) that are non-
conductive.
Recommended ESD
prevention materials
and equipment
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Antistatic tape
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Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve
protectors
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Non-conductive bins and other assembly
or soldering aids
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Non-conductive foam
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Non-conductive tabletop computers with
a ground cord of one megohm ± 10%
resistance
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Static-dissipative table or floor mats with
a hard-tie to ground
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Field service kits
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Static awareness labels
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Wrist straps and footwear straps providing
one megohm ± 10% resistance
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Material-handling packages
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Non-conductive plastic bags
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Non-conductive plastic tubes
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Non-conductive tote boxes
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Opaque shielding bags
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Transparent metallized shielding bags
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Transparent shielding tubes
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