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Electrostatic Discharge

From TÜV Rheinland

Static electricity is defined as an electrical charge caused by an imbalance of electrons on the surface of a
material. This electrical charge may be transferred from one material to another by way of an electrostatic
discharge (ESD).
Static electricity has various sources. Walking across carpets, tiled floors, rolling an office chair with
polyurethane foam padding, and even lifting envelopes off a workbench can all cause enough static discharge
to damage electronic components. The effects of ESD damage range from immediate device failure to sporadic
field problems, and erratic operation of components. ESD damage can also weaken parts that may have
passed test inspections, but fail early in field use.

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