ESD grounding
The ESD grounding system selected for use in a facility or situation that best suits the application: a) AC equipment ground; b) auxiliary ground; c) equipotential bonding.
FAQ Category: ESD Terminology
ESD event
An ESD event is the occurrence of a single electrostatic discharge from any source. Examples of source include ESD simulators, humans and other charged objects. ESD events far below the human threshold for perception—static charges humans cannot see, hear, or feel—can damage static-sensitive components/devices and cause product failure, disruption or financial loss. In work environments, most […]
Equipotential
The term “equipotential” refers to having the same electrical potential; of uniform electrical potential throughout.
Electrostatic potential
Electrostatic potential is the voltage difference between a point and an agreed upon reference.
Electrostatic field
An electrostatic field is an attractive or repulsive force in space due to the presence of electric charge.
Electrostatic discharge susceptible item
Electrostatic discharge susceptible item is an electrical or electronic piece part, device, component, assembly, or equipment item that has some level of electrostatic discharge susceptibility.
Electrostatic discharge susceptibility (ESDS)
Electrostatic discharge susceptibility is the propensity to be damaged by electrostatic discharge. (See also electrostatic discharge sensitivity).
Electrostatic discharge shield
An electrostatic discharge shield is a barrier or enclosure that limits the passage of current and attenuates an electromagnetic field resulting from an electrostatic discharge.
Electrostatic discharge sensitivity (ESDS)
Electrostatic discharge sensitivity (ESDS) is the ESD level that causes component failure.
Electrostatic discharge protective worksurface
An electrostatic discharge protective worksurface is a worksurface that dissipates electrostatic charge from materials placed on the surface or from the surface itself.
