Re: Any reason for GND around perimeter of PC Board?

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From: Bob Myers
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1992 19:11

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> I have looked at a some examples PC boards and have noticed that some
> have a thick ground trace around the perimeter of the board.  Any
> reason for this?
> 

Usually, this would be for protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).



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Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 19:11:59 GMT
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