Anti-Static Wrist Strap
pcA device that grounds static charges from an operator to prevent electrostatic discharge.
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An anti-static wrist strap is a wearable device designed to safely dissipate static electricity from a person's body to a grounded surface, avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) that could damage electronic components. These are commonly used in environments where sensitive electronic components are handled, such as in computer assembly or repair. The wrist strap typically connects to the user via a conductive band and to ground through a coiled wire, ensuring continuity.
examples
An electrostatic discharge-sensitive workstation where technicians assemble printed circuit boards using anti-static wrist straps with resistance values typically around 1 MΩ (1 megaohm).
These are often used in electronic manufacturing plants during the assembly or repairs of devices to prevent ESD damage.
A desktop computer repair operation where an anti-static wrist strap is used to avoid damaging the internal components like the motherboard or RAM modules.
Field technicians use anti-static wrist straps when performing hardware upgrades or maintenance in customer environments.