Hello every one.
I am just starting with laser diodes and would like some advice on ESD safety with laser diodes. The diodes I got appear to have builtin ESD protection but since each is in the $50-$150 range I would want to be on the safe side and learn from past experiences of others. FYI the diodes are NUBM44, NUGM01, Mitsubishi 500mW.
Has anyone here killed a diode from ESD? If yes, how did it happen?
Should I always use an esd wristsraps when soldering diode pins and drivers, or also things down the chain not directly connected to the diodes (PSUs, OEM DACs, etc.?)