ESD Control

ESD Protection

The electronic industry has placed a growing emphasis on reliability and quality assurance. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. A buildup of static electricity can be caused by tribocharging or by electrostatic induction. Damage to Electro Static Discharge Sensitive (ESD S) Devices can be minimised by using these control measures.

– Handle electrostatic discharge sensitive devices only in an ESD protected area (EPA)
– Avoid electrostatic potential differences and electrostatic discharges
– Use wrist straps, approved footwear and floor combination for personnel grounding
– Wear properly fastened dissipative garments
– Avoid electrostatic generating materials (normal PE, PVC, PS, etc.) inside an EPA
– Do not expose ESDS to electrostatic fields > 100V / cm (10 kV/m) !
– Use only approved ESD protective packaging materials
– Awareness, personnel training, continuous monitoring are essential for maintaining a static control program