In some device datasheets there is a caution about ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions. These devices are prone to damage because of electrostatic charges made by human body. These charges may be up to 4000 volts and cause damage without being noticed. It is recommended to follow ESD precautions during manipulation of these devices.
I have bought a pair of gloves that the manufacturer claims these gloves will eliminate ESD risk . Is there any other thing that I should care about ( I even thought about putting a wire on my arm and connect it to the ground !). What are standard ESD precautions?
Best Answer
The people that do testing and manufacturing at our company use antistatic wrist straps and ESD mats when handling potentially sensitive electronic components. There are also ESD floor mats available.
As Johnfound already pointed out, most devices are pretty resistant. But if you make ESD protected handling part of your production flow, you can be pretty sure that defects that occur during product lifetime are not the result of pre-damaged components due to ESD.