Electrostatic discharge detector

Details Electrostatic discharge detector Electrostatic discharge detector

1994-06-24

1995-10-24

Hofsass, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

340650, 340657, 324457, G08B 2100

Patent

active

054613698

ABSTRACT:
A detector for detecting electrostatic discharge events in an electronic component, assembly or system and including a display element which produces an immediate indication on exposure to a change in voltage level, an electrostatic discharge sensor, and circuit means for connecting said sensor to said display element. In one embodiment, the detector and the board or other device to be monitored are mounted in a housing having a visual access window with the display element of the detector viewable through the access window and with the detector positioned at the electronic device being monitored.

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