User's Manual

July 10, 2002 3-11
CreataLink2 XT Hardware Integrator’s Guide Integration Overview
Environmental Issues
ESD Precautions
This data transceiver contains components that are sensitive to ESD. People
typically experience up to 35 kV ESD while walking on a carpet in low humidity
environments. Many electronic components can be damaged by fewer than 1000V
of ESD. Observe handling precautions when you service this equipment:
• Eliminate static generators (plastics, styrofoam, etc.) in the work area.
• Remove nylon or double knit polyester jackets, roll up long sleeves, and remove
or tie back loose-hanging neckties.
• Store and transport all static-sensitive components in ESD protective
containers.
• Disconnect all power from the unit before ESD sensitive components are
removed or inserted, unless otherwise noted.
• Use a static safeguarded workstation. Such safeguards includes a conductive
wrist strap, ground cords, and static control table mat.
When antistatic facilities are not available, use the following technique to minimize
the chance of ESD damage to equipment:
• Place the static-sensitive components on a conductive surface when not in use.
• Make skin contact and maintain the contact with a conductive work surface
before you handle the static-sensitive component.
• Maintain relative humidity at 70%–75% in development labs and service
centers.
To eliminate electrostatic discharge to the 22-pin connector on CreataLink2 XT
within the customer's product/application, it is recommended that the customer's
product does not place components within an extended keep out envelope of 15 mm
around the 22-pin connector.