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LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator Replacement Procedures
11-6
Electrostatic-Sensitive Device Handling Page 1 of 2
Electronic semiconductor devices (such as MOS ICs, FETs, optical isolators,
and film resistors) can be damaged by the discharge of static electricity. Static
charge buildup is very common; a static discharge commonly occurs when a
person wearing synthetic clothing transfers a charge to an object touched. Such
a discharge can damage or destroy a Static-Sensitive Device (SSD). In most
cases, a discharge is not perceptible to the person who causes it.
To prevent static discharge damage to SSDs, observe the following precautions
during any open-case test, maintenance, or repair procedure:
Look for SSD Symbol SSDs are identified with the following warning symbol:
Use Static-Dissipative
Mats
Always perform repair or maintenance on a static-dissipative mat that is
connected to earth ground.
Transport and Store
PCBs Properly
Transport and store PCBs in anti-static racks or inside conductive bags. Label
the package that contains the PCBs as static-sensitive.
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