EMC-02 · Chapter 9 · EMC, ESD & Grounding
ESD near an enclosure opening
A PCB sits behind a seam or opening in a consumer product enclosure. How do you protect it from ESD?
| Level | ●● onsite technical |
| Track | General board |
| Really testing | Controlling where the ESD current goes. |
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