Is the PT2399 delay chip static sensitive?

[ZZ$$$$$$$]

   I was wondering if the 2399 delay chip is static sensitive because im gonna build a circuit using this delay chip using a breadboard
and Im aware of handling static sensitive chips.

[timd]

I could be wrong, but from what I'm aware, all IC's are somewhat static sensitive. If handled with care, you should be able to breadboard with it just fine.

[R.G.]

Yes, it's static sensitive. All MOS devices can be killed by static. That being said, there is now about 40 years of manufacturers making the static protection better on MOS ICs.

If the humidity is over 50%, generally you can't generate enough static to zap them if you do simple things like wearing cotton clothes, taking your shoes off, etc. Static is a big, big problem with synthetic clothes, rubber or plastic soled shoes, and in the winter when heating makes the relative humidity go very low.

If you're really worried, go into a bathroom and turn on a hot shower to make higher humidity and take your shoes off.

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[haveyouseenhim]

That is the only perk of living in south Bama. It's always hot and humid. No damaged jfets and 2399s for me    It's almost worth living in the bible belt.    ALMOST