ESD Association Advisory ESD ADV1.0-2017-DEFINITIONS-G1

garment system

Any electrically interconnected components of static control apparel.

ground

a. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of earth.

b. The position or portion of an electrical current at zero potential with respect to the earth.

c. A conducting body, such as the earth or the hull of a steel ship used as a return path for electric currents and as an arbitrary zero reference point.

ground cord

The portion of the wrist strap that provides flexibility of movement while completing the electrical circuit between the cuff and ground.

ground current

The current flowing out of the ground pin.

ground fault circuit interrupter

A device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time. It is activated when a current difference between the neutral and hot conductors exceeds some predetermined value that is less than that required to operate the overcurrent protective device of the supply circuit. The current difference is usually caused by a current to ground.

ground lead

The portion of the wrist strap, which provides flexibility of movement while completing the electrical circuit between the cuff at one end and a ground system at the other.