Analysis of ESD glove use

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) gloves are supposed to be used to protect sensitive devices and prevent contamination. Tribocharging and dissipation are the ESD properties that are analyzed and compared with non-ESD gloves. Tribocharging is not inhibited by ESD gloves and the dissipation requirement is not that important. Voltage sensitive devices may be damaged by the use of non-ESD or ESD gloves, but energy sensitive devices are unlikely to be damaged.