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an electric current, such as a spark, that is triggered when the potential difference exceeds a threshold value
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Electrostatic discharge — (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. The term is usually used in the electronics and other industries to describe momentary unwanted currents that may cause damage… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic Discharge — Symbol für eine ESD Schutzkomponente (links) und Gefahrenzeichen für ESD gefährdete Bauteile (rechts) Elektrostatische Entladung (engl. electrostatic discharge, kurz ESD) ist ein durch große Potenzialdifferenz in einem elektrisch isolierenden… … Deutsch Wikipedia
electrostatic-discharge-sensitive device — elektrostatinio išlydžio pažeidžiamas įtaisas statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. electrostatic discharge sensitive device vok. für elektrostatische Entladung empfindliches Bauelement, n rus. прибор, чувствительный к разряду… … Radioelektronikos terminų žodynas
Discharge — in the context to expel or to let go may refer to: A military discharge, issued when a member of the armed forces is released from service Termination of employment, the end of an employee s duration with an employer A patient discharge, the… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic sensitive device — An electrostatic sensitive device (often abbreviated ESD) is any component (primarily electrical) which can be damaged by common static charges which build up on people, tools, and other non conductors or semiconductors.ESD commonly also stands… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic precipitator — An electrostatic precipitator (ESP), or electrostatic air cleaner is a particulate collection device that removes particles from a flowing gas (such as air) using the force of an induced electrostatic charge. Electrostatic precipitators are… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic ion thruster — The electrostatic ion thruster is a kind of design for ion thrusters (a kind of highly efficient low thrust spacecraft propulsion running on electrical power). These designs use high voltage electrodes in order to accelerate ions with… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic generator — An electrostatic generator, or electrostatic machine, is a mechanical device that produces static electricity , or electricity at high voltage and low continuous current. The knowledge of static electricity dates back to the earliest… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic Protected Area — Ein Electrostatic Protected Area (elektrostatisch geschützter Bereich, kurz EPA) oder ein ESD Arbeitsplatz ist ein Bereich, in welchem elektrostatische Ladungen mit Spannungen von über 100 Volt, die meist durch Reibungselektrizität entstehen … Deutsch Wikipedia
electrostatic precipitation — noun a process that removes suspended dust particles from a gas by applying a high voltage electrostatic charge to the particles and collecting them on charged plates • Hypernyms: ↑industrial process * * * noun : removal of suspended particles… … Useful english dictionary
