Static Awareness - Fluke 301A Calibration Manual

301A/301B/301C/301D/301E
Calibration Manual

Static Awareness

Semiconductors and integrated circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge during
handling. This notice explains how to minimize damage to these components.
1. Understand the problem.
2. Learn the guidelines for proper handling.
3. Use the proper procedures, packaging, and bench techniques.
Follow these practices to minimize damage to static sensitive parts.
To prevent electric shock or personal injury. De-energize the product and all
active circuits before opening a product enclosure, touching or handling any
PCBs or components.
Minimize handling.

Handle static-sensitive

parts by non-conductive
edges.
Do not slide static-

sensitive components
over any surface.
When removing plug-in

assemblies, handle only
by non-conductive
edges.
Never touch open-edge

connectors except at a
static-free work station.
2
XW Warning
Keep parts in the original

containers until ready for
use.
Use static shielding

containers for handling
and transport.
Avoid plastic, vinyl, and

polystyrene foam in the
work area.
Handle static-sensitive

parts only at a static-free
work station.
Put shorting strips on the

edge of the connector to
help protect installed
static-sensitive parts.
Use anti-static type

solder extraction tools
only.
Use grounded-tip

soldering irons only.