Appendix 1: Esd Precautions & Handling Procedures - Embest SBC8600B Quick Start Manual

Appendix 1: ESD Precautions &
Handling Procedures
Please note that the board comes without any case/box and all components
are exposed. Therefore, extra attention must be paid to ESD (electrostatic
discharge) precautions. To effectively prevent electrostatic damage, please
follow the steps below:
 Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. Leave development
kits in their anti-static packaging until ready to be
installed.
 Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components
(development kits) by touching a grounded metal object, such as the
system unit unpainted metal chassis.
 If possible, use antistatic devices, such as wrist straps and floor mats.
 Always hold an evaluation board by its edges. Avoid touching the
contacts and components on the board.
 Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. A damaged cable
can cause a short in the electrical circuit.
 Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before
you connect the cable. Misaligned connector pins can cause damage
to system components at power-on.
 When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector or
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
Warning:
 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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