Fluke 9100 Series Service Manual page 43

The Static Sensitive (S.S.) devices are identified in the Fluke technical manual parts list with the symbol
The following practices should be followed to minimize damage to S.S. devices.
1. MINIMIZE HANDLING
2. KEEP PARTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
UNTIL READY FOR USE.
Some semiconductors and custom IC's can be
damaged by electrostatic
handling. This notice explains how you can
minimize the chances of destroying such devices
by:
1. Knowing that there is a problem.
2. Learning the guidelines for handling them.
3. Using the procedures, and packaging and
bench techniques that are recommended.
3. DISCHARGE PERSONAL STATIC BEFORE
HANDLING DEVICES. USE A HIGH RESIS-
TANCE GROUNDING WRIST STRAP
4. HANDLE S.S. DEVICES BY THE BODY
discharge during
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