ESD Grounding Point
ESD Grounding Point is used in an Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) to provide a common grounding connection for personnel and ESD control equipment. It helps connect wrist straps, ESD table mats and other grounding accessories to a common electrical ground, reducing differences in electrical potential within the workstation.
- Provides a centralized grounding point at ESD workstations.
- Used for connecting ESD wrist straps and grounding accessories.
- Helps maintain personnel and workstation equipment at a common electrical potential.
- Supports controlled dissipation of electrostatic charge.
- Common configurations use standard 4 mm banana sockets and/or 10 mm snap connections.
- Certain models incorporate a 1 MΩ safety resistor in the grounding path; this should be confirmed against the specific product model.
- Suitable for installation on ESD workbenches and assembly stations.
- Designed for use inside Electrostatic Protected Areas.
Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Type |
ESD Common Grounding Point |
| Function |
Common Ground Connection for ESD Workstations |
| Connection Type |
Banana Socket / Snap Connection |
| Banana Socket Size |
Commonly 4 mm |
| Snap Size |
Commonly 10 mm |
| Safety Resistance |
1 MΩ (Applicable Models) |
| Installation |
Workbench / Workstation Mounting |
| Compatible Accessories |
ESD Wrist Straps, Grounding Cords, ESD Mats |
| Ground Connection |
Common / Equipment Ground |
| Application Area |
Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) |
| Operation |
Passive Grounding Connection |
| Usage |
Continuous ESD Grounding |
Applications
- SMT Production Lines – Provides a common grounding point for operators handling static-sensitive components.
- PCB Assembly Workstations – Connects wrist straps and ESD workstation accessories to ground.
- Soldering & Rework Stations – Helps maintain ESD grounding during manual soldering and repair operations.
- Electronics Manufacturing – Used at workstations handling electrostatic-sensitive devices.
- ESD Protected Areas (EPA) – Provides a centralized connection point for ESD control equipment.
- Electronic Repair Centers – Supports personnel grounding during servicing and repair.
- Testing & Inspection Stations – Used where sensitive electronic assemblies are inspected or tested.
- R&D Laboratories – Suitable for electronics development and prototype handling areas.
- Semiconductor Handling Areas – Helps maintain grounding while handling ESD-sensitive semiconductor devices.
