76 Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions User Guide
2 Know Your Hardware
ESD Protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a
static-safe work station. The following list and figure shows an example of
a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection. Purchase
acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier.
• Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination.
• Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the circuits of the components
on M8020A/M8030A/M8040A modules (M8041A, M8051A, M8061A,
M8062A, M8045A, M8046A and M8057A). Avoid applying static
discharges to the front-panel connectors. Before connecting any coaxial
cable to the connectors, momentarily short the center and outer
conductors of the cable together. Avoid touching the front-panel
connectors without first touching the frame of the instrument. Be sure
the instrument and all connected devices (DUT, etc.) are properly
earth-grounded (to a common ground) to prevent buildup of static
charge and electrical over-stress. Take necessary anti-static
precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the
possibility of electrostatic damage.
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