ESD wrist strap Last modified: Monday, August 05, 2002
A safety device used to channel static electricity to a proper ground while handling sensitive computer equipment. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when a release of stored static electricity travels from something such as a person's body into a conductor of a different potential, such as a computer being repaired. The ESD wrist strap safely channels the static electricity to a proper ground, typically the computer's chassis. Also see Static Electricity and Computers in the Did You Know . . . ? section of Webopedia.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about ESD wrist strap . Also check out the following links! Electrostatic Discharge Association Advancement of the theory and practice of electrical overstress avoidance with an emphasis on the electrostatic discharge phenomena. ESD Journal - The ESD & Electrostatics Magazine The trade journal for the ESD and electrostatics Industries.	Computer Science antistatic mat ESC ESD Give Us Your Feedback Shopping ESD wrist strap Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Tools and Accessories 9 Store Offers Office Supplies 0 Store Offers