Electrostatic Discharge Information - Wilder Technologies SATA 2.5 Test Adapter User Manual

Electrostatic Discharge Information
Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is essential while connecting, inspecting, or
cleaning the SATA2.5‐TPA test adapter and connectors attached to a static‐sensitive circuit
(such as those found in test sets).
Electrostatic discharge can damage or destroy electronic components. Be sure to perform all
work on electronic assemblies at a static‐safe work station, using two types of ESD protection:

Conductive table‐mat and wrist‐strap combination

Conductive floor‐mat and heel‐strap combination
When used together, both of these types provide a significant level of ESD protection. Used
alone, the table‐mat and wrist‐strap combination provide adequate ESD protection. To ensure
user safety, the static‐safe accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground.
Acceptable ESD accessories may be purchased from a local supplier.
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.
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