ESD Protection Methods

Owned by Rachelle Fontanilla (Unlicensed)
Jul 07, 2021
1 min read

ESD Protected Workspace

An ESD Protected Workspace can be created with special tools/accessories and clothes. The main goal is to ground everything that comes into contact with the components.

Example of an ESD Protected Workspace

A - Antistatic Mat

B - Ground Cable

C - Grounding Socket

D - ESD/Ground Cable

E - ESD Wrist Strap

 

Tools/Accessories

  • ESD Ground Cables: Used to connect equipment to a grounding socket

  • Antistatic Mat: Can be used the floor and on work surfaces

  • ESD Packaging Boxes and Antistatic Bags: offers protection while components are in storage and during transportation

Clothing

  • ESD Shoes:

    • Advantages:

      • Most protective and reliable ESD footwear option, less likely to fall off than straps

    • Disadvantages:

      • Specific shoes needed for each team member

      • More expensive than straps

  • ESD Shoe Straps/Grounder: Available as heel straps, toe straps, and sole straps

    • Advantages:

      • Less expensive than ESD shoes

      • Less storage space needed than ESD shoes

    • Disadvantages:

      • Less effective than ESD shoes due to the partial contact with the floor

  • ESD Wrist Straps: To be used in conjunction with a grounding socket.

 

References

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/esd-protection-guide

https://www.esdgoods.com/how-does-the-esd-wrist-strap-working.html