1.3 ESD Precautions
Certain semiconductor devices can be easily damage
commonly called “Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Dev
integrated circuits some field effect transistors and se
The techniques outlined below should be followed to
caused by static electricity.
Caution >>Be sure no power is applied to the chassis
1. Immediately before handling a semiconductor com
off any electrostatic charge on your body by touchi
commercially available wrist strap device, which sh
prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped wit
such as aluminum or copper foil, or conductive foa
vicinity of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded tip soldering iron to solder or
solder removal device Som
static” can generate electrical charges sufficient to
5. Do not use Freon-propelled chemicals. When spra
damage ESDs.
6. Do not remove a replacement ESD from its protecti
Most replacement ESDs are packaged with all lead
or a comparable conductive material.
7. Immediately before removing the protective shortin
touch the protective material to the chassis or circui
8. Maintain continuous electrical contact between the
until completely plugged or soldered into the circuit.
9. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackage
the brushing together of clothing fabric and lifting o
electricity sufficient to damage an ESD
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by static electricity. Such components are
ices” or ESDs. Examples of typical ESDs are:
elp reduce the incidence of component damage
or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
onent or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain
g a known earth ground. Alternatively, employ a
ESDs, place the assembly on a conductive surface,
, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup in the
me solder removal devices not classified as
ed, these can generate electrical charges sufficient to
e packaging until immediately before installing it.
shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil,
material from the leads of a replacement ESD,
t assembly into which the device will be installed.
SD and the assembly into which it will be installed,
replacement ESDs. Normal motions, such as
e’s foot from a carpeted floor, can generate static
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