Under which environmental conditions is the risk of Electrostatic discharge (ESD) the highest?
A.
Low temperature
B.
High humidity
C.
Low humidity
D.
High temperature
Explanation:
Low humidity increases the risk of Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Dry air is a poor conductor of
electricity and it increases the risk of ESD.Humidity reduces the risk ESD because water molecules carry static electric charge away. Clothing,
footwear, and flooring material are important considerations in evaluating the potential for ESD.
To reduce the risk of ESD, you should take the following precautions while installing new hardware:
Work on a tile floor instead of carpeting.
Remove your shoes, if possible, and roll up your shirt’s sleeves.
If you set the component down, do not let the component touch the table before your hand touches
the table.
What is ESD?
ESD stands for Electrostatic discharge. The static electricity that we generate everyday creates ESD. If
you walk across a carpet and touch someone, you experience a mild shock. Electrostatic discharge
occurs when the electrostatic charge is transferred from one charged entity to another entity
sensitive to that charge.
components. A wrist strap is a wire with a watchband-style strap at one end and a plug or clip on the
other end. The wrist strap plug or clip is connected to the ground or to the piece of equipment being
worked on.