FALCOM S
MART
A
NTENNA
FSA03
V
ERSION
1.0.1
2 SECURITY
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the
GPS receiver. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use this GPS
receiver.
2.1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
The FSA03 Smart Antenna contains class 1 devices.
The
FSA03 Smart Antenna
contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic
discharge. When handling the module, observe the necessary safety
precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD), in accordance with EN
61340-5-1 and the following.
The following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions are recommended:
•
Protective outer garments.
•
Handle device in ESD safeguarded work area.
•
Transport device in ESD shielded containers.
•
Monitor and test all ESD protection equipment.
•
Treat the FSA03 Smart Antenna as extremely sensitive to ESD.
2.2 Soldering method
The FSA03 Smart Antenna must be soldered only manually with a soldering iron.
The soldered connection / pad design should be in accordance with
IPC-A-
610D - Chapter 8.2.4.
References
Customers may refer to following IPC standard for more details:
➢
IPC-A-610D chapter 8.2.4, "Castellated Terminations".
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