What is Electrostatic Discharge?
• A transfer of electrostatic charges between bodies at different electrostatic potentials caused by direct contact or induced by an electrostatic field. • The following are some examples of electrostatic charges: 1. Walking across a nylon carpet on a dry day generates a static electrical charge of 35,000 volts. 2. Opening a plastic bag generates a charge of 20,000 volts. • Fire control and navigation systems on equipment such as the M-1 tank and F-18 aircraft are controlled by electronic microchips so sensitive that a static charge of 30 – 50 volts of static electricity may cause the equipment to malfunction during deployment or combat missions. Many of these defects are traced to careless handling and packaging of items sensitive to electrostatic discharge. • For more information on Electrostatic Discharge, we encourage you to visit the Electrostatic Discharge Association’s web site. • What is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)? EMI sources include sparks, lightening, radar, radio an
Related Questions
- Ive seen similar products used in the electronics industry for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Can I use these for grounding?
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