15 Aug
1998
15 Aug
'98
9:25 p.m.
On Sat, 15 Aug 1998, Zane H. Healy wrote:
I guess that wasn't a very clear question, what
can I say, I was in a bit
of a hurry when I typed that. Basically I was wondering if wrapping boards
in foil was as stupid as it sounded to me, or if it actually made some
sense. I guess based on the various answers it makes at least a little
sense.
Yes, wrapping PCB's in foil is one of the best ways to protect from static
damage (there's no aluminized layer to wear out), with the following
warning. Check the board first to make certain there are no batteries on
it. Lithium batteries can explode if they are shorted for more than a few
seconds.
Richard Schauer
rws(a)ais.net