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UNIT 2
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Control
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OBJECTIVE
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OVERVIEW
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Theory
Static Electricity
High voltage charges generated whenever there
is friction between dissimilar materials
Called triboelectricity or electricity at rest
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Theory
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Theory
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Types of Failures
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Control Measures
Three primary control measures
1. Workstation and personnel grounding
2. Handling precautions
3. Protective packaging
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Control Measures
Control Measures
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Control Measures
Handling Precautions
Control Measures
Handling Precautions
Do not use a Multi-meter to test an ESD
device
Ensure all hand tools are properly grounded
When removing ESD circuit cards from
equipment, ensure you are at the same
potential as the equipment
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Control Measures
Protective Packaging
ESD items are packaged and shipped in
conductive containers with their leads shorted
together.
Conductive Foam
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Control Measures
Protective Packaging
Aircraft ESD
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Principles of Electrostatic Discharge Control
Aircraft ESD
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SUMMARY
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OBJECTIVE