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How does an ESD strap work?

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According to results from testing performed by the NASA Interagency Working Group on Electrostatic Discharge (IAWG-ESD), it was confirmed that wireless wrist straps failed to prevent charge build up or to drain accumulated charge in order to prevent potential discharges.Jan 10, 2018

ESD Wireless Wrist Straps: The Shocking Truth

https://sma.nasa.gov \u203a articles \u203a newsitem \u203a 2018/01/10

https://sma.nasa.gov \u203a articles \u203a newsitem \u203a 2018/01/10

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The ESD wrist strap is worn by the operator working on an item of electronics, providing a high resistance path to ground and in this way prevents static build up which could harm the electronic circuit. ... The slow discharge prevents damage from sudden static discharges.