Do you still use static wrisk straps?

[funkymatt]

Originally posted by: IGBT

Originally posted by: minendo
Never have, never will. Nor have I ever had an issue with damaged hardware.

..if you look at damaged IC's under a microscope it is evident that something is going on. Many will still work but become "walking wounded" and cause intermittent failures.

ding ding

during ESD training at work, we got to do this to see the results. it was pretty cool.

 

[mobobuff]

A metaphor for sex! I see what you did there!

 

[nageov3t]

on my own equipment? no, and I've never had a problem.

at work, when working on equipment that costs more than I make in 6 months? yeah, just in case.

 

[mobobuff]

Originally posted by: loki8481
on my own wife? no, and I've never had a problem.

at work, when sleeping with my co-workers where a pregnancy would cost more than I make in 6 months? yeah, just in case.

The metaphor continues!

 

[m1ldslide1]

I use one when handling $10k+ cards and PCBs, but otherwise hell naw man.

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
No, and I use a magnetic screw driver.

That was a big worry back in the 80's before HDDs were prevalent. Not much need to worry about magnets these days since no one really uses floppies anymore. It's generaly safe these days to use a magnetized screw driver inside of a modern PC.

i have two magnets i tore out of old hard drives on my desk, these things are super strong.