| ESD | : | Electrostatic Discharge.
An uncontrolled surge of “static”” between objects with different voltage potentials.
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| “STATIC” | : | An electrical charge / field that isn’t moving.
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| EPA | : | Electrostatic Protected Area.
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| ANTISTATIC | : | Minimal generation or retention of a “static” charge. |
| CONDUCTIVE | : | Low resistance i.e. less than 1Meg-ohm (106) - the closer to 1Meg-ohm, the slower the discharge. |
| STATIC DISSIPATIVE | : | Increased resistance, which protects better against an ESD i.e. between 1Meg-Ohm (106) and 1000 Meg-Ohm (109). |
| INSULATIVE | : | Does not allow the free flow of electrons, therefore, it will more than likely cause problems e.g. prevent a path to earth, hold a “static” field, etc. |
| FARADAY CAGE | : | A conductive barrier against ESD e.g. Metalised Shielding Bag, Conductive Box etc. |
| E.P.A. | : | Electrostatic Protected Area. A static safe handling area which could be a bench, a room or any other designed area, which should not have any “static field” greater than 100v maximum ! |
| TRIBOCHARGE | : | To generate “static” by the rubbing or separating of surfaces
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