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Static Electricity? How Do I Prevent Circuit Board Zap?

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piscator:
 ;D Funny stuff! 

No problem.  When I wear rubber sole shoes, I'll just connect the ground-wire to my sweaty socks -- those ought to be PLENTY conductive!  :D

piscator

gerwen:

--- Quote from: piscator on November 10, 2008, 12:43:08 AM ---Makes sense, but being new to electronics, I guess it suprises me that 'a little static' could be so potentially damaging.


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Then you'd probably be surprised to learn that the tiny little zaps you get from static electricity are the result of thousands of volts of potential built up on your body.  Even a little arc, only 1mm wide, requires over 4000 volts to jump that gap.

piscator:
Gerwin,

Yes, it does surprise me, but I love learning and also find it fascinating.  Thanks for your comments!

piscator

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