2022-09-28 09:02 Status: # Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Limiting the electromagnetic energy discharged into a circuit (e.g. 10kV from static build up on someones finger). [^1] ## Common Solutions %20Protection.png#invert) Shunt diodes are commonly used for ESD protection. [^2] --- # References [^1]: [ST](https://www.st.com/en/protections-and-emi-filters/esd-protection.html#:~:text=What%20is%20ESD%3F,that%20may%20cause%20physical%20damage.) [^2]: [Altium Design Guide](https://resources.altium.com/p/beginners-guide-esd-protection-circuit-design-pcbs)