Lesson 12:

ESD Tools
Objective
• Identify different ESD tools
• Understand the proper use of different ESD tools
• Understand why ESD tools are important
ESD
• ESD means Electrostatic Discharge.
• A sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects
caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. A
buildup of static electricity can be caused by tribocharging or by
electrostatic induction. The ESD occurs when differently-charged
objects are brought close together or when the dielectric between
them breaks down, often creating a visible spark.
ESD Caution/Symbol
 Samples of ESD Tools

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

To automatically
discharge the static in
your hands to the
metal/GND connected
to the clip
 Samples of ESD Tools

Anti-Static Mat
Used to stand on or
place hard-ware on to
prevent static
electricity from building
 Samples of ESD Tools

Anti-Static Gloves
Used to avoid contact
that might create static
from boards specially
when testing/holding it
 Samples of ESD Tools

Anti-Static Bag
Used as packaging of
the board or
component to avoid
static when storing or
transporting it.