TechTalk: Advanced ESD Grounding & Control: Best Practices, Troubleshooting, and Achieving Compliance

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

This Tech Talk provides an in-depth exploration of advanced Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) grounding and control. It covers critical topics, including human body model grounding, the strategic use of continuous monitors, and effective techniques for troubleshooting and locating elusive grounding failures. The session meticulously details the specific resistance values—allowed, optional, and recommended—for bench tops and floors, based on industry best practices. Further focus is given to operator safety, best practices for shielding bag usage, and low-cost grounding solutions. Finally, the presentation addresses common issues and practical fixes for using surface resistance meters and ionizer test equipment reliably.

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