Diving into ESD and EOS Protection in Electronics Design (Download)
In electronics, a single invisible spark can spell the end for costly hardware. This article explains how electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electronic overstress (EOS) can damage sensitive electronics and how to protect designs using practical examples.
Understanding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
At its core, electrostatic discharge is the brief flow of electricity that neutralizes different electrical potentials in two objects via contact, an electrical short, or a breakdown in the surrounding air (dielectric breakdown).
