What is the standard for measuring EARTH PIT RESISTANCE FOR ESD ? HOW IS IT MEASURED? WHAT IS THE SPECIFICATION AND WHAT SHOULD BE THE IDEAL VALUE .
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a natural occurrence in which electricity is passed through our body, or another conductor, and discharges onto an object. For example, the shock we feel when touching a door knob is an ESD. This natural occurrence is becoming a very hot topic in the field of mounting electronics because of the costly damage ESDs can cause to sensitive electronic equipment.
A priority for any company with EDS problems should be to implement an ESD program and appoint an ESD Coordinator. For assistance with the development of an ESD Control Program, refer to ANSI / ESD s20.20. It would be the objective of this program to reduce the potential for damage related to ESD. One way to do this is to carefully select and maintain the workstation. The costs associated with the damages caused by the ESD weigh far away the capital investment required to provide an ESD-protected workstation.