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Analyzer Operation Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge
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13.4.2.3. TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS FROM RACK TO BENCH AND BACK
When transferring a sensitive device from an installed Teledyne API analyzer to
an Anti-ESD workbench or back:
1. Follow the instructions listed above for working at the instrument rack and
workstation.
2. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag
or bin.
3. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to
dissipate:
If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your wrist
strap is connected to a ground point.
If you are at an anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down on the
conductive work surface.
In either case wait several seconds.
4. Place the item in the container.
5. Seal the container. If using a bag, fold the end over and fastening it with anti-
ESD tape.
Folding the open end over isolates the component(s) inside from the
effects of static fields.
Leaving the bag open or simply stapling it shut without folding it closed
prevents the bag from forming a complete protective envelope around the
device.
6. Once you have arrived at your destination, allow any surface charges that
may have built up on the bag or bin during travel to dissipate:
Connect your wrist strap to ground.
If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your wrist
strap is connected to a ground point.
If you are at a anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down on the
conductive work surface
In either case wait several seconds
7. Open the container.
13.4.2.4. OPENING SHIPMENTS FROM TELEDYNE API’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Packing materials such as bubble pack and Styrofoam pellets are extremely
efficient generators of static electric charges. To prevent damage from ESD,
Teledyne API ships all electronic components and assemblies in properly sealed
ant-ESD containers.
Static charges will build up on the outer surface of the anti-ESD container during
shipping as the packing materials vibrate and rub against each other. To prevent
these static charges from damaging the components or assemblies being shipped
make sure that you:
Always unpack shipments from Teledyne API Technical Support by:
07275B DCN6418