-----Original Message----- Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:13:29 pm To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> From: "William Donzelli" <wdonzelli at gmail.com> Subject: Re: HTL Being bipolar does not mean ESD safe. ECL is somewhat static sensitive. Also, with HTL being such an old family, I am unsure as to its sensitivity. DTL and TTL have become more static insensitive over time with die revisions and better processes. Did HTL, always a low-runner, go through this process? There's different levels of ESD protection for handling components. Whether your just storing parts for a hobby, development lab or a full production facility. A simple static wrist strap can avoid any confusion in many situations and should be in your pocket whenever handling components, boards, etc. And if your in the sticks somewhere, without a proper grounding station, you should at least be prepared with a static bag stuffed in your toolbox to cover the cards when handling a rack full of cards. Never touch with bare hands as taught in ESD class. You know the old adage being, don't leave home without it :)