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| 838693 | 2009-12-13 04:23:00 | Thanks everyone for your comments. I guess this (plus my own research) confirms my stance - electronic components are more robust than they perhaps were originally - but the responsible thing to do is to take precautions to minimize the chance of ESD damage. | johnd (85) | ||
| 838694 | 2009-12-13 08:36:00 | Like Burnzee says, just about every MOS device susceptible from ESD damage has internal circuitry to dissipate the charge and avoid damage. Of course, this does not mean it can't happen and that you shouldn't take precautions. Better to be safe than sorry. Might not be a problem throwing around 4000 series CMOS ICs when you can buy them anywhere. But when the part you're working with is expensive\EOL\can only be purchased from Russia\etc... If you're going to be silly and you ruin it, well you only have yourself to blame. Not to mention in a troubleshooting scenario the part can suddenly lose all credibility |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 838695 | 2009-12-13 20:07:00 | I believe the Anti-Static issue is a bit like overclocking, some people still have very outdated views. Components have undoubtedly been designed more durable than 10-15 years ago and tech areas should have ground static mats or "at least" no carpet. I believe in common sense, pick up ram by its edges not its pins, same with cards etc. I will tend to leave power plugged in when working on a machine to earth the case, however there is still some power going to the Mobo and some people will argue that's not ideal. When in retail and in front of a customer i would use a strap, its my experience most Techies don't bother behind closed doors unless handling high end server gear. |
Battleneter2 (9361) | ||
| 838696 | 2009-12-14 04:37:00 | www.tmworld.com The section on ESD might provide an interesting read... |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 838697 | 2009-12-14 05:11:00 | www.tmworld.com The section on ESD might provide an interesting read... Pity that was written 10 years ago. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 838698 | 2009-12-14 05:44:00 | Pity that was written 10 years ago. I don't think that this matters - no matter what improvements in design there have been, how do you provide 100% protection from the possibility of 10,000v plus? |
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