Getting started-soldering station

[bcroe at juno.com]

When working with integrated circuits and FET transistors,
the iron, work surface, and operator should all be tied into
ground potential.  This becomes more critical as the IC 
level of complexity (fineness of internal features) increases.

There are well developed methods for doing this, without 
endangering the operator.  Any grounding connection to
the operator should include at least 100,000 ohms series 
resistance for safety.

Bruce Roe

On Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:18:03 -0800 "Fran and Bud" 
<quest100 at gte.net> writes:
> Someone,
> Is it necessary to spend the extra $$ to get a solder 
> station with a grounded tip/other features to help 
> prevent ESD damage to any of the components 
> used on the WB O2??  Or is this overkill for this type
> of project??
> 
> How about components used on the Megasquirt?? 

> Thanks
> Bud
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