5 simple everyday tasks that can damage electronic components
Simple tasks such as walking on carpets or using stationery are not usually something we need to be cautious over, but when you are working with static sensitive components, the risks are very real. Electrostatic discharges (ESD) as low as 2,000 volts can often go unnoticed when transferred from a non-grounded person to a circuit board. If the static damage is not initially detected, it may be further down the supply chain before unexpected delays, and costly repairs are attributed [...]