Static Sensitivity

[George L.]

Hello,

I purchased this chip from mouser, 74AC240SJ, it is CMOS Logic SOP-20 Octal Buf/Line Drv. Commonly used in BEAM robotics. This specific chip is SOP-20, very small. I was looking at the data sheet and can't tell if it is static sensitive. Usually CMOS parts are static sensitive right?

The data sheet link of Mouser is here:
[url]https://www.mouser.com/index...tt=*51274AC240SJ*&Dk=1&Ns=SField&N=0&crc=true [/url]

would really appreciate some help,

thanks,

George L.

 

[Russlk]

Yes, it is static sensitive but if you keep yourself grounded, or be careful not to pick it up after you have slid into a plastic chair, you should not have a problem. I use anti static tweezers and have not had a problem.