Ken,
Most people talk in terms of %RH less than 5% is a no no. Water decreases
the ESD event. Of course this has some exceptions. So there should be
engeering decision concerning oxidation of metals present and hydration of
the PCB. There is quite a technology for reducing the possibility of a ESD
event, such as methods for grounding static people and ionizers. In sept
there will be a National technical meeting of the EOS/ESD Society with an
associated Trade Show.

Richard Haynes
609-497-4584


-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Nevius <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, March 05, 1999 3:40 PM
Subject: [TN] ESD questions


>    How do you determine the ideal level of humidity for your board room?
>
>    If post-it notes, tape, paper and so on are forbidden what are some ESD
>    safe items that can travel with the boards through the process?
>
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