Definition
Intentional electrical connection of conductive or dissipative items to a common reference potential to control electrostatic charge and provide an appropriate current path.
Application
Used in semiconductor ESD protected areas to keep personnel, tools, worksurfaces, and equipment at controlled potentials and reduce ESD damage risk.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from esda.orghttps://www.esda.org/esd-overview/esd-fundamentals/part-3-basic-esd-control-procedures-and-materials/
- Evidence from esda.orghttps://www.esda.org/store/standards/product/44/ansiesd-s6-1-2019/