Proper Grounding Techniques (was: Troubleshooting...

[Roger Merchberger]

Rumor has it that William Donzelli may have mentioned these words:
> > I have aluminum foil ... :)
>
>A cheap substitute, but it is actually not perfect. With ESD safe
>facilities, you want some resistance, not zero. You want charges to
>dissipate relatively slowly, rather than a quick zap.

But then you don't have "tactile feedback." 'Course, you can always make 
sure the kids are nearby... ;-)

Dontcha just need to put a 1MegOhm resistor between the "Grounding Station" 
(i.e. foil) and the earth ground connection?

Come to think of it, I should build a grounding station area near my 
TV/stereo/TiVo area - getting off the couch and welding your finger to the 
TV can't be good...

Laterz,
Roger "Merch" Merchberger

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