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Why is a 30KV ESD gun needed?

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The use of a testing instrument known as a 30KV ESD gun , which is also known as an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) generator, is able to simulate the effects that electrostatic discharge (ESD) events have on electronic equipment. Another name for this type of instrument is an electrostatic discharge generator. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) event has the potential to take place whenever there is a buildup of static electricity and a discharge to a ground or another conductor. This discharge has the potential to cause damage to the electrical components of the equipment, which in turn reduces the dependability of the equipment. Because high voltage electrostatic discharge (ESD) events can be more severe and inflict more damage than lower voltage ESD events, the 30KV ESD gun is required because it provides a mechanism to evaluate the resistance of electronic equipment to high voltage ESD events. This is important because high voltage ESD events can be more damaging than lower voltage

Electrostatic discharge ESD simulator test against electronic products according to IEC61000-4-2

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The evaluation of electronic equipment in terms of its resistance to occurrences of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is outlined in detail in the IEC standard known as IEC61000-4-2. The standard specifies the necessary characteristics that must be satisfied by an ESD simulator in order for it to be used in the testing of electronic equipment to determine whether or not they are able to survive ESD events. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulator that satisfies the requirements of IEC61000-4-2 will have the capacity to generate high voltage pulses that are a realistic portrayal of ESD events in the real world. The standard outlines the waveform, amplitude, and duration requirements for the electrostatic discharge (ESD) pulse, as well as the minimum and maximum repetition rates for ESD pulses, as well as the minimum and maximum test voltages. Additionally, the standard outlines the minimum and maximum repetition rates for ESD pulses. In addition, the standard specifies both the lowest p