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BE ON THE SAFE SIDE.
ESD TOOLS FROM ELORA.

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ESD stands for Electro Static Discharge. This A complex set of measures contributes to coun-
means a brief, high discharge of electrical current, tering this danger. For example, an EPA (Electro-
which results from large potential differences in an static Protected Area) workstation always aims
electrically insulating material. at getting the electrostatic charge discharged to
Often, the cause of this potential difference is earth potential in a controlled manner.
the result of charging owing to static electricity
that is not noticed by a human. Even the smallest
charges can result in lasting damage to electronic
components.

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