I would like to first prototype a circuit on a solderless breadboard, then later solder those same components to a prototype pcb board in order to make the circuit more permanent.
Some of the components I plan to use are esd sensitive (mostly mosfets and ICs containing mosfets- all with through hole leads). I know that precautions must be taken to prevent electrostatic discharge from my body, tools, and the work surface from damaging the esd sensitive components.
Is there any risk of electrostatic discharge from the sockets of the solderless breadboard damaging the esd sensitive components?
Best Answer
For hobbyist use, no risk. This ESD stuff is for people who build thousands of devices a day with hundreds of components and cannot allow a batch of them to fail. As a hobbyist, if you really killed a part because of ESD (never happened to me in 25 years of happy hacking), you throw it away and get the next one.