Electrostatic Discharge; Antistatic Material - Nortel Secure 4134 Installation Manual

Electrostatic discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the transfer of charge between objects at different electrical potentials. ESD can
change the electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device, and degrade or destroy it. ESD can cause equipment
to malfunction or fail.
To dissipate or neutralize electrostatic charges, use proper grounding and use conductive or dissipative materials.
Use a grounded ESD wrist strap. When you use a wrist strap, any charge in your body can go to ground rather
than damage a hardware module.
When shipping the product, proper antistatic packaging shields the product from charge caused by movement of
the product within the shipping container.

Antistatic material

Antistatic material prevents electrical damage to equipment and therefore prevents the interruption of normal
operations in an electronic system.
Place modules on an appropriate antistatic material when you replace hardware.
Use an ESD pad or antistatic packaging.
Some antistatic packaging is effective only on the inside of the package.
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