Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.
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Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and
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equipment.
Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums.
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When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.
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Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids
and polystyrene foam.
Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items
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only at static-free workstations.
Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
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Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.
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ENWW
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