Monitors and meters may seem like merely a question of semantics. And in most of the world it is, monitors are analogous with meters and vice versa. But when you’re dealing with electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention, both have specific purposes and uses that set...
Do you remember the cell phone gas fire scares of the early 2000’s? Because of a couple of erroneously spread Internet rumors, people all across the world became convinced that use of their cell phones while at the gas pump could lead to explosions, injuries, even...
So, you’ve just been tasked with building or designing your first Electrostatic Protection Area (EPA). You’ve started doing your research, but there are so many choices, from so many different companies. Suppliers, manufacturers, third party providers… If only there...
In 1865, Lewis Carrol published Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, at the time, a thinly veiled political commentary wrapped in a fictional form. Who knew that 150 years later, the book would have spawned several movies, pop cultural references, and a Grace Slick song....
Q: What should be the required Ground Rod-to-earth resistance? is it less than 2ohms or less than 25ohms? A: I am going to consult my document on Grounding-For the Protection of Electrostatics Discharge Susceptible Items (ANSI/ESD S6.1-2005), an ESD Association...
