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Electrostatic-sensitive device

An electrostatic-sensitive device (often abbreviated ESD) is any component (primarily electrical) that can be damaged by common static charges that build up on people, tools, or other non-conductors or semiconductors. ESD also stands for electrostatic discharge.

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An electrostatic-sensitive device (often abbreviated ESD) is any component (primarily electrical) that can be damaged by common static charges that build up on people, tools, or other non-conductors or semiconductors. ESD also stands for electrostatic discharge.

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