August 2017 | DESCO

Wave Distortion Technology is the Most Reliable Technology for Continuous Monitoring of Single-Wire Wrist Straps

Desco August 28, 2017 0

Wave Distortion Technology continuous monitors feature low test voltage, a low monitor range for 1 megohm of resistance in the operator’s wrist strap, and instantaneous detection of an intermittent or failure of the path-to-ground of the operator or work surface that other monitors / technologies miss. How Wave Distortion Technology Works Applies a continuous test voltage…

Are Your ESD Tote Boxes and Containers Too Conductive?

Desco August 10, 2017 0

Posted by Carl Newberg, Ted Dangelmayer and Terry Welsher Current, not voltage, causes ESD damage to electronic devices, circuit boards and assemblies Common items used in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected work areas (EPA) are plastic totes, trays and boxes. In most cases, these are viewed as commodity items with very little thought or engineering put…