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ESD PRECAUTIONS
Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components com-
monly are called electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits
and some fi eld-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used
to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off
any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a know earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a com-
mercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior
to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface
such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ESD devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classifi ed as “anti-static” can
generate electrical charges suffi cient to damage ESD devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals These can generate electrical charges suffi cient to damage ESD de-
vices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to
install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive
foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the
protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will by installed.
CAUTION : BE SURE NO POWER IS APPLIED TO THE CHASSIS OR CIRCUIT, AND OBSERVE ALL
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handing unpackaged replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion
such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted fl oor can generate
static electricity suffi cient to damage an ESD device).
CAUTION. GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL. WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE SERVICE PERSONNEL TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENED TO ALERT
THE SERVICE PERSONNEL TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IN
SERVICE LITERATURE.
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