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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.
