Electrostatic Discharge - Agilent Technologies 8757d Operating Manual

Electrostatic Discharge

Because electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components, perform
all work on assemblies consisting of electronic components at a static-safe work station.
tatic- afe Accessories
See chapter 1 \General Information" for static-safe accessories available from Agilent
echnologies.
Figure 2-2 is an example of a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection that
can be used either together or separately:
1. A conductive table mat and wrist-strap combination.
2. A conductive oor mat and heel-strap combination.
Reducing Damage Caused by E D
he following can help reduce ESD damage that occurs during testing and servicing
operations:
Before you connect a coaxial cable to an analyzer connector for the rst time each day,
momentarily ground the cable center and outer conductors.
Ground yourself with a resistor-isolated wrist strap before touching the center pin of
connector, and before removing
o prevent a buildup of static charge, ensure that all instruments are properly
earth-grounded.
2-4 Installation
Figure 2-2. Example of a tatic- afe Work tation
assembly from the instrument.
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