Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD)
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B.2 Electrostatic Charging of Persons

Charging

Every person with a non-conductive connection to the electrical potential of its
surroundings is subject to electrostatic charge.
Figure B-1 shows you the maximum values for electrostatic voltages which can
build up on a person coming into contact with the materials indicated in the figure.
These values are in conformity with the specifications of IEC 61000-4-2.
Voltagein kV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
(kV)
51020 30 40 5060 70 80 90 100 Relative air
humidity in %
1
3
1Synthetic material
2Wool
3Antistatic material, for
example, wood or concrete
2
Figure B-1 Electrostatic Voltages which can build up on a person