Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components and lead to costly failures. ESD protection is therefore an important aspect in many companies that manufacture, handle or process electronic products.

What is ESD protection?

ESD protection measures are designed to minimize and prevent electrostatic discharges. This includes the use of dissipative materials, protective clothing, special footwear, electrostatic dissipative packaging and much more. In addition, employees must be trained to understand ESD hazards and how to avoid them.

Why is ESD protection so important?

Most electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. A small spark of just a few volts can be enough to damage a component.
In addition, it may be difficult to detect the damage. The component may continue to function, but its service life may be shortened due to damage caused by ESD. This can lead to serious failures that may not occur until the customer.

Repairing or replacing components is time-consuming and costly, and the finished product may be unusable.

Poor quality can cause a company to get a bad reputation and ultimately lose its customers.
Employees should therefore always wear special protective equipment when handling electrostatic-sensitive components.

Overall, ESD protection is critical to the quality, cost and safety of products.
Companies should ensure that their employees are well trained and that their facilities are equipped with appropriate protective measures to minimize and prevent ESD.

ESD protection an ever-growing topic as electronic components become more sensitive and demanding. Companies need to focus on innovative solutions to protect their products while finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

ESD protection an ever-growing topic as electronic components become more sensitive and demanding. Companies need to focus on innovative solutions to protect their products while finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions.