ESD Chairs: A Bridge Between Two Perfect Methods of Grounding

Published: Nov. 5, 2019, 12:26 p.m.

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In this episode, Dave and Rick explain how ESD chairs work and why they act as a bridge between two perfect methods of grounding (an ESD floor and wrist strap). The ESD floor grounds and prevents charge generation while people walk. Once the person sits and lifts his or her feet, they are no longer grounded. There may be a wrist strap at the work station, but until the person puts it on they\\u2019re a live wire. If they touch a component \\u2013 or expensive prototype, for example \\u2013 before putting on the wrist strap, any charge on their body will transfer to the component. ESD chairs ground the person in the chair, prevent charge generation and protecting against random ESD events.

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