Implementing ESD Protection in PCB Design: Strategies and Best Practices
Introduction Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects, often caused by contact, electrical shorting, or dielectric breakdown. In printed circuit board (PCB) design, ESD can cause catastrophic failures, latent defects, or performance degradation in electronic components. Proper ESD protection is crucial to ensure reliability, especially in high-speed and…














