(1) A conductor intended to provide an electrical path to ground. (2) An item used by personnel with a specified resistance, intended to provide a path to ground. Groundable point - a designated connection location or assembly used on an electrostatic discharge protective material or device that is intended to accommodate electrical connection from the device to an appropriate electrical ground.
Taking Charge of ESD on the Manufacturing Floor
Control of ESD is an important part of the manufacturing process for any electronics company, but prevention of static is considered by many to be an even more effective method to protect products from ESD damage. Tellabs Operations, a manufacturer of telecommunications products, advocates static prevention—not just because of the return on investment (ROI), but also because it keeps them competitive in a very tough business.
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