CTM082

The ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator detects most ESD events by the specific electromagnetic signature these events produce. Therefore, the performance of the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator must be looked at in view of wave propagation. Just like with a microphone, the farther away from the source of the signal you are, the weaker the signal will be. When searching for the sources of ESD events, it is advisable to get as close as is practical, considering necessary safety precautions, to the suspected sources. In a typical tool, such as an IC handler or a pick-and-place SMT machine, such sources of ESD events may include places of IC pick-up and IC placement on any conductive or even dissipative surface. When working with the automated equipment, always observe safety precautions as recommended by equipment manufacturer and your company’s practices