ESD101 - Introduction to ESD Protective Measures

When one is in the measurement field, whether a calibration lab, a testing lab, or a production lab, often one has to deal with devices or components that are susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD). This course discusses basic measures to protect such components or devices from ESD.

• Introduction
• ESD Standards
• The Triboelectric Effect
• Human Generated Static
• Other Sources of Static
• Component Susceptibility to ESD
• ESD Labels
• The ESD Protected Area
• Environmental Control
  • Humidity
  • Temperature
  • Flooring
  • Air Ionizers
  • Lab Grounding System
• ESD Workstations
  • Certification
  • The anti-static mat
  • The mat grounding strap
  • The wrist strap connection
• Human ESD Measures
  • The antistatic smock
  • The wrist strap
  • Antistatic footwear
  • Antistatic finger cots
• Antistatic packaging
• Summary

This course can be used as part of training required for an ESD control program.

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