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Craig Baker <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:01:07 -0700
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Interesting, I'd like to know why the connectors need to be protected from
ESD during shipment.  Is this to protect it from building up a static
charge which could discharge during assembly?

The connector itself is a passive component, generally not subject to
damage from ESD.

Curious George (Craig Baker, Gilbert Engineering Co.)

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> From: Rupert, Martha L. <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] ESD Connector Shorting Bars
> Date: Thursday, December 10, 1998 7:18 AM
>
> Are you referring to connectors as received from the manufacturer or
after
> assembly to pcb's?  I'm not familiar with all the packaging options for
> connectors after they are assembled to pcb's, so I'll comment based on
> product shipped from the connector manufacturer.
>
> Typically, connectors (both pin and receptacle) are placed in trays,
tubes,
> tape & reel for shipment.  Typically, the packaging materials used are
> anti-static.  I personally am not familiar with any male pin connectors
> shipped with anti-static foam on the pins (not to say that they don't
> exist).  The exposed metal is the cause for ESD concern?  Female
receptacle
> connectors don't usually have exposed metal contacts.  Since they are the
> "active" or spring half of the system, the contacts are usually encased
> within the housing material to prevent damage.
>
> Martha Rupert
> AMP Incorporated
>
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