The suggestions that follow may help reduce ESD damage that occurs during instrument
testing and servicing.
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Before connecting any coaxial cable to an spectrum analyzer connector for the first time
each day, momentarily ground the center and outer connectors of the cable.
pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the unit.
Be sure all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent build-up of static discharge.
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Figure l-l. Example of a Static-Safe Workstation
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