ECS101_L02_Quiz_Solution

Triboelectric effect

The generation of charges by friction.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

The sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects.

ESD sensitive devices

Devices that can be damaged by an electrostatic discharge.

Conductive floor

A type of flooring used in ESD safe areas that helps dissipate static electricity.

Grounded wrist strap

A device worn to prevent the buildup of static electricity on the body.

Static dissipative layer

A layer used in bags for storing ESD sensitive devices that helps reduce static electricity.

Latent ESD damage

Small glitch that may cause loss of information, but the system ultimately returns to normal operation.

Ionizers

Devices used to neutralize static electricity, particularly in low humidity conditions.

Triboelectric series

A list of materials ranked according to their tendency to hold onto electric charge.

Catastrophic ESD damage

Severe damage caused by electrostatic discharge that significantly affects device performance.

Remote charging

Creating electrical charge without physical contact.

Maximum permissible exposure

The highest level of exposure to a laser that is considered safe for humans.

Danger signs

Signs used to indicate the presence of hazardous laser classes.

Class 4 lasers

The most dangerous type of lasers, posing a risk to human eyes.

Class 1 lasers

Lasers that are considered safe under all conditions of normal use.

Accumulated static electricity

A build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.