[sdiy] Static Damage to ICs

[patchell]

    Most electronics these days have to meet CE standards (if you want to sell them
in Europe, anyway).  One of the things in that spec as to do with ESD
resistance...and I will tell you, it is a very tough spec to meet.  The instrument
has to take quite a hit, and still function (while ON and operating).  So, once
packaged, one would hope that ESD concerns would not be there.

Glen wrote:

> I understand the dangers of ESD for individual components and unprotected
> circuit boards. However, one thing has always puzzled me. Most of the new
> electronic keyboards that I have seen, come wrapped in -very-high-static-cling-
> plastic bags! Aren't the internal components of the product in danger of ESD
> from the very-high-static retail packaging?
>
> Shouldn't commercial electronic products be shipped in anti-static bags, just
> like bare electronic components are?
>
> Later,
> Glen

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