Tag: Static Control Area

What you need to set-up an ESD Protected Area

As we discovered last week, an ESD Protected Area (EPA) is a defined space where all surfaces, objects, people and ESD Sensitive Devices (ESDS) are kept at the same potential. Simple, right? Not necessarily, sometimes it is easier said than done as every company’s… Continue Reading “What you need to set-up an ESD Protected Area”

What is an ESD Protected Area (EPA) and why is it essential in controlling ESD?

An Example of an ESD Protected Area (EPA)

In a previous post, we talked about ESD: what it is, what types of ESD damage there are and what costly effects ESD can have. Missed it? Catch-up here. In this post we will start to uncover how we control ESD, but where to start?… Continue Reading “What is an ESD Protected Area (EPA) and why is it essential in controlling ESD?”