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What tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
A. anti-static mat B. cable ties C. anti -static wrist strap
Who invented anti static wrist straps and when?
A person named Roy Burton Steele invented the anti-static wrist strap while he was working at a company called AVCO Corporation in Richmond, Indiana. In the late 60's, Steele was tasked with designing radar controlled bomb-lets and the chosen technology at the time as a new for the period technology called Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors (CMOS) which turned out to be easily damaged by static discharges. Steele designed the wrist strap to prevent damage to the delicate devices (which were only the size of a US Quarter.) As a side note on the invention documentation, he also pointed out that they could be used as "heart monitor leads."
How does a metal rod stop you from getting shoked after walking across a carpet?
It may not do anything ... but if you use it as a ground strap (let it drag on the carpet) it will tend to breed off the static charge as it builds up.
How does a strap lock mechanism work?
Strap locks work by means of a washer. A washer is placed in the narrow, tapered end of the strap button. The wide, outside tapered end of the strap then prevents the washer from slipping, as it is screwed tight.
What is the is voltage of an Electrostatic discharge that you can feel?
1500v From ESD Association ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 section 5.3.2.1: "When people are charged with static electricity, they can release stored energy to conductive objects such as doorknobs and electronic circuits. This transfer of energy is called an electrostatic discharge. Sometimes the electrostatic discharge causes visible sparks, but more often, it is both unseen and unfelt. Electrostatic discharges can damage ESD sensitive components used in modern electronics. Static electricity is a natural phenomenon that occurs in all climates and at all levels of relative humidity year round. Most people cannot feel an electrostatic discharge unless the static voltage is greater than 2000 volts. However, some electronic circuitry can be damaged by ESD that is less than 2000 volts. The damage can be done without people having any sensation of the ESD event. When a wrist strap is worn properly and connected to ground, the person wearing it will stay near ground potential."
Why should a person who handles electronic components wear a grounded wrist strap?
Correct Answer= "To reduce or eliminate static charges"
Recommended methods to prevent the build-up of static charges?
Anti Static Wrist strap Anti Static Mat Correct tools Correct clothing
Why should a technician that is working with a computers hardware wear an anti-static wrist strap?
the wrist strap will prevent computer components from being damaged by static electricity.
How do you use an antistatic wrist band?
There is a strap which you wrap around your wrist and a wire with a clip on the end. Attach the clip to the chassis of the computer to eliminate static electric discharge. Any difference in voltage between the chassis and you will flow through the wire and be neutralized.
What should a wrist strap be connected to when working on a computer?
To the computer metal case, or you can buy a wireless anti-static wrist band.
What is ucstat wrist bands for it has a cord hooked to it?
That is an anti-static wrist strap used by electronics technicians to guard against ESD (electro static discharge) when working on sensitive printed circuit boards and other electronics. The strap connects to a work mat which is in turn connected to earth ground.
What is the purpose of wearing an antistatic wrist strap?
The human body naturally accumulates static electricity - through friction with the man-made fibres we wear. An anti-static wrist strap is connected to just the earth circuit in the household mains supply - this sends any build up of static down to earth - preventing it getting to the computer. Many computer circuits are so delicate that a tiny amount of static is enough either to wipe a computer chip - or even damage the circuitry within the chip itself !
What is the length of the wrist strap?
Length of wrist strap/Band circumference = 7 inches.
Why do you need to use a static mat and a wrist strap?
To prevent electrostatic discharge to crucial components regarding the electrical circuit you are performing work on.
What is the function of anti static mat?
An anti-static mat is usually made of a conductive plastic. Usually, on one corner there is a snap connector. From that snap connector there is a long, (usually GREEN) wire, as well as a coiled wire that goes to a wrist strap. The green wire goes to the round GROUND connector of an AC wall socket. The coiled wire that goes to a wrist strap goes just like that. Wrap the wrist strap around your wrist. The reason for this setup is, through the green wire to the ground connector, you put both the mat and your body at ground potential. It takes the static electricity from your body,via the wrist strap, and from the mat to ground. Be VERY CAREFULL!! YOU MUST KNOW WHERE THE GROUND IS ON AN AC OUTLET TO USE THIS AS I HAVE OUTLINED. If you do not know where the ground pin is on an AC outlet, you should not use it.
What tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
A. anti-static mat B. cable ties C. anti -static wrist strap
What tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from buiding up?
You would place hardware on an anti-static mat to prevent static electricity from building up. If you don't have that, you could use other things such as an antistatic wrist strap or even antistatic bags.
