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ESD (Electro Static Discharge)
Electro Static Discharge
(See also: DIN EN 61340-5-1)
The transfer of a charge between bodies with varying electrostatic potential and caused by direct contact or influenced by an electrostatic field.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
VDA Volume 2, 6th revised edition, April 2020
VDA Volume 19 Part 2, Technical cleanliness in assembly, 1st edition 2010, editorial revised reprint April 2018
Electro Static Discharge
(See also: DIN EN 61340-5-1)
The transfer of a charge between bodies with varying electrostatic potential and caused by direct contact or influenced by an electrostatic field.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
VDA Volume 2, 6th revised edition, April 2020
VDA Volume 19 Part 2, Technical cleanliness in assembly, 1st edition 2010, editorial revised reprint April 2018