Chapter 8: Electrostatic Discharge; About Electrostatic Discharge - Quantum QX Series Setup Manual

This chapter contains the following topics:

About Electrostatic Discharge

Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD
About Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent ESD from damaging the system, be aware of the precautions to consider when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the
device.
Caution: Parts can be damaged by ESD. Follow these precautions:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
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Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-protected workstations.
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Place parts in a static-protected area before removing them from their containers.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
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Remove clutter (plastic, vinyl, foam) from the static-protected workstation.
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