MIL-HDBK-773 Electrostatic Discharge Protective PackagingThis handbook provides detailed guidance for DoD personnel who use, handle, package, or store Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive ESDS items. It is designed to promote the use of standardized packaging materials as well as promote an understanding of the Electrostatic Discharge ESD threat through all levels of maintenance and supply. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

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FOREWORD

SCOPE

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1.1

Scope

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1.2

Application

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APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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2.1

General

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2.2

Government documents

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2.2.1

Specifications, standards, and handbooks

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Non-Government publications

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DEFINITIONS

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GENERAL GUIDANCE

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4.1

Generation of electrostatic charges

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4.1.1

Dry and moist materials

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Static charge

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4.2

ESD damage

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Description of an integrated circuit

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4.3.1

Damage by spark discharge

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Microscope view

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Identification/acquisition

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Special protective devices

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U.S. Air Force

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DETAILED GUIDANCE

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5.1

Identifying ESDS items

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Packaging of ESDS items

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Transporting before final unit pack

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Condition code F material

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ESD protective packaging materials

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The ESD protective worksite

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Precautions

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Typical ESD-controlled workstation

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