Learn the basics of ESD protection in this interactive online training course

The importance of ESD protection is often underestimated. Damage to electronic components caused by electrostatic discharge usually goes unnoticed and can lead to costly defects further down the line. In this free online training course, you’ll learn how to properly protect your staff and products.

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Learn the basics of ESD protection in this interactive online training course

The importance of ESD protection is often underestimated. Damage to electronic components caused by electrostatic discharge usually goes unnoticed and can lead to costly defects further down the line. In this free online training course, you’ll learn how to properly protect your staff and products.

Find out more about the topic
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ESD protection – master the basics quickly in this interactive course!

What causes an ESD?

Discover the physical principles behind electrostatic charging and discharges in this entertaining, interactive course.

Why is ESD a problem?

Find out about the consequences ESD can have for people and electronics and why ESD is often an underestimated problem.

How can ESD damage be avoided?

Get to know the different levels of ESD protection – from factory equipment materials to work bench organisation.

Start the first exercise of the ESD training course now!

What is the problem?

When are electronics damaged by ESD?
Which electronics are affected?
What does ESD stand for?
Why is ESD so strongly underestimated?
Why will the ESD problem increase in the future?
What consequences does ESD have in general?

These are the two most common situations in which ESD can damage electronic components:

Hard discharges on contact of humans and electronics (e.g. via a hand or a tool)

Hard discharges on contact with charged components

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