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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Basics

The THORS Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Basics course provides an introduction to the laws that govern electric charges, electrostatic forces between objects, and the relationship between static charge and ESD. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 1.5

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Course Description

The THORS Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Basics course is designed to provide learners with an introduction to electric charge and electrostatics associated with ESD concepts. The course begins with defining the laws of electric charge, electrostatics, and the relationship between static charge and ESD. The learners are then introduced to the different types of ESD events, the different types of ESD models, the various measures of ESD control, and the different ESD certifications.

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Who will benefit from this electrostatic discharge (ESD) course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, design, testing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding of basic electrostatic discharge concepts.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Basics

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the laws of electric charge.
  2. Explain the interactions of charges due to electrostatic force.
  3. Recognize the relationship between static charge and ESD.
  4. Analyze the ESD events and their relationship to ESD models.
  5. Identify the sources and effects of ESD.
  6. Understand the measures for controlling ESD.
  7. Recall each ESD certification.
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Table of Contents

  1. ESD Concepts
    1. Electric Charge
      1. Law of Conservation of Charge
      2. Quantization of Charge
      3. Coulomb’s Law
    2. Electrostatics
      1. Electrostatic Force
      2. Triboelectric Effect
      3. Relationship between Static Charge and ESD
  2. ESD Dynamics
    1. ESD Events
    2. ESD Models
      1. Types of ESD Models
      2. Relationship between ESD Models and ESD Events
    3. ESD Control
      1. Importance of ESD Control
      2. Sources of ESD
      3. Effects of ESD
      4. ESD Control Measures
        1. ESD Control for Devices
        2. ESD Control for Personnel
        3. ESD Awareness
    4. ESD Certification

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