ESD
Circuits and Devices
Chapter One
Electrostatic Discharge
1.1 ELECTRICITY AND ELECTROSTATICS DISCHARGE
1.1.1 Electricity and Electrostatics
In the field of electricity, electrostatics, and circuit theory, there are many discoveries and
accomplishments that have lead to the foundation of the field of electrostatic discharge
(ESD) phenomenon. Below is a chronological list of key events that moved the field of
electrostatics forward:
600 B.C. Thales of Miletus discovers electrostatic attraction.
1600 A.D. William Gilbert proposes the "electric fluid" model.
1620 A.D. Niccolo Cabeo discusses "attractive" and "repulsive" phenomena.
1729 A.D. Stephen Gray demonstrates "electricity" can be transferred by wires.
1733 A.D. Charles Francois du Fay discusses two kinds of electricity-"resinous" and
"vitreous."
1749 A.D. Abbey Jean-Antoin ... read full excerpt from ESD: Circuits and Devices ebook