Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This is a quick primer on what is ESD and some associated tools for prevention.

Make sure to watch this video by fellow YouTuber 'mjlorton'
youtube.com/watch?v=MMMLaU0ng-0

Then read through the following for more in depth information.

Cisco's ESD Training (make sure to click the "next" button at the end of each page):
cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/esd-training-program/what-is-esd.html
cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/esd-training-program/how-much-static.html

Intel (videos also at the very bottom):
intel.com/content/www/us/en/quality/ch3-esd-eos-guide.html

EESemi:
eesemi.com/esd.htm

Live Science:
livescience.com/4077-shocking-truth-static-electricity.html

Aliexpress ESD Mat:
aliexpress.com/item/70-X-50cm-Heat-Insulation-Silicone-Pad-Anti-Static-PC-Maintenance-Desk-Mat-Soldering-Repair-Station/32830193973.html

Aliexpress Ground point:
aliexpress.com/item/Durable-Green-Mayitr-Anti-Static-Socket-L-Shaped-ESD-Ring-Terminal-Cable-Ground-for-Wrist-Strap/32817589517.html

Music: The Solencia Library by Ask Again
freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Strange_Jazz_Abstract_Jazz/The_Solencia_Library
Creative Llicense:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0