Electrostatic Discharge; Example Of A Static-Safe Work Station - HP 8590 E-Series User Manual

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on
electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station. Figure l-5 shows an
example of a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection:
Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
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Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only
the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone.
To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MR of isolation from
ground. Refer to 'fable l-4 for information on ordering static-safe accessories.
Warning
These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when
working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
Figure 1-5. Example of a Static-Safe Work Station
G r o u n d
1 MegOhm
R e s i s t o r
Preparing For Use
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