Isn't it about time to get a new ESD-wrist strap? Here's the adjustable AT-S-200 ESD-Safe Wrist Strap with a fully adjustable, soft comfortable elastic fabric band complete with a swivel banana plug for easy rotation, a full six foot (2 meters) coiled cord, the industry standard 1 Meg Ohm resistor, an adjustable locking clasp, plus a removable alligator clip.

Meeting or exceeding the ANSI/ESD 20.20, MIL-STD-1686 and EIA62 static control Industry standards, the AT-S-200 provides  comfortable protection against static discharges with its continual static "drain" when working on your circuits. Quality manufactured and RoHS Compliant.

For more information about why ESD wrist straps are used in the electronic industry, scroll down to the "Background" section below.

The AT-S-200 Wrist Strap for ESD Prevention Features a Soft, Comfortable Elastic Fabric Band, A Smooth Nylon Adjustable Clasp, 6 Feet or 2 Meters Coiled Cord, Alligator Clip, 1 Meg Ohm Resistor, 360° Rotating Banana Jack.

Background: Static is easily generated by humans from just the mere shuffling of our shoes across a floor or the movements of our clothing. The static charge builds up within us and we actually store the charge within us. Anyone who has ever stepped across a carpet in the winter and touched a metal door knob is already familiar with the little jolting sensation and even the crackling sound that happens. Why that happens is because a stored charge within us is being released or discharged. And this is what is called Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

While the charges that build up within us are not high voltages, they are high enough to quickly and permanently damage sensitive electronics devices used on printed circuit boards (PCB's). An ESD-Safe wrist strap (also called a grounding bracelet) helps prevent static from being discharged and from degrading chips or damaging circuits.

The ESD wrist strap is made with a fabric woven with conductive filaments into an elastic band that fits upon the wrist of the electronic technician. When connected to a grounding source, such as an anti-static mat, the conductive fibers within the wrist strap drain static away from the technician helping to prevent discharges thus protecting your electronic devices.

Quality PCB prototyping, low volume PCB production and/or rework requires protecting your sensitive electronic devices and components from electrostatic discharges. An ESD-Safe wrist strap is an essential "tool" for any engineer or technician working with printed circuit board assemblies in today's world of micro electronics.