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Generally, the insulation resistance of the oxide
layer in MOS IC structures is very high, and the oxide
layer is very thin. Because of this, it is possible that
the static voltages usually present on clothes and the
human body will be enough to generate a potential
difference across the insulator, high enough to cause
a breakdown of the insulating layer.
The following precautions should be taken while
handling these ICs.
(Particular care should be taken under conditions
of low humidity.)
Precautions in Replacing MOS lCs
l.
Store new ICs by inserting them into a urethane-
polyester cushion (which is somewhat conduc-
tive), or wrapping it in aluminum foil, so that
all the pins are at the same potential.
(The ICs should be stored in that manner until
mounted on the circuit board.)
Fig. A
partially conductive
unrethane-polyester
cushion
Fig. B
aluminum foil
Handling Precautions for MOS lCs
soldered
Fis. D
Fis. E
Fis. F
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Equalize any potential difference between the
clothes, the tools in use, the work bench, the
set being worked on, and the packaged IC by
touching them all in succession with the hands
or a conductive wire or tool.
The following are effective methods for handl-
ing ICs thai remove the potential difference
across the oxide layer.
o Use a paper clip modified by soldering in a
wire braid insert.
J .
4 .
2 .
Check the soldering iron for possible power-line
leakage current.
Make sure that there is no
leakage path by connecting an ohmmeter to the
tip of the soldering iron and the plug as shown
in Fig. C. If there is a leakage path, use some
other soldering iron.
VOM
(9x 1O.0OO range)
Make sure that there is
no solder on the inside.
cltp
soldered
partially conductive
urethane-polyester
cushion or aluminum
foil
Make sure that all the pins are in
contact with the wire braid hll
the pins will then be at the same
potential.).
wire braid
wire braid
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