Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) - powersoft MiniMod 4 User Manual

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most signifi-
cant factors leading to damage and failure of a wide variety
of electronic components.
Poor handling can cause internal damage, which is
invisible. This internal damage can then cause electrical
failure or reliability problems.
It is recommended that all workstations where
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive devices (ESDS)
and assemblies are handled outside of full static protection
packaging (i.e. within static control areas) should be pro-
vided with some form of ground conductive or dissipative
flooring.
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