ESD Protection

Static charges are developed by movement. Electrostatic charge is most commonly created by contact and separation of two materials. A person walking across the floor generates static electricity as shoe soles contact and then separate from the floor surface. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) occurs when the electrostatic charge is transferred from a material that carries the charge to all electrostatic sensitive devices. Static electricity can damage or even destroy electronic components. And this problem exists during manufacturing, processing, repairing, and maintenance activities. Static damage can go undetected for a period of time and results in product failure once the product is in device.

The basic idea of a complete system that provides protection against electrostatic phenomena is to prevent the generation of static charges to the greatest extent possible and neutralise any existing ones. The above criteria must be maintained throughout the working environment wherever electronic components may be at risk. From supplies to final customer, care must be exercised at all stages. ECCD has been providing customers meet these requirements for well over 40 years and has a wealth of ESD field experience to help in fight against static.