ESD, 2nd mail for ESD, was : RE: [sdiy] midi optocoupler isolation

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Ingo Debus <debus at cityweb.de> wrote:
>Czech Martin wrote:
> > Some CRTs will easily intruduce a large
> > E-field that can lead to static, too. Especially when switching
> > on or off. Keep away from that, too.
>
>Nice suggestion, but I wonder how can I keep off my computer monitor
>during microcontroller program debugging?
>Hm, perhaps time to get a TFT monitor...
>
>Ingo

I don't know how they do it, but I bought a Dell monitor more than a
year ago on closeout (not flat screen) that has no noticable static
buildup on the front.  I first noticed it when I realized I don't
have to clean the dust off of it every 3 days.  It's been over a year
now, and I have _never_ needed to clean it!  I cannot feel any charge
on it (although I suspect that with correct measuring equipment some
may be found).

I have no idea what the technology is called, but the monitor was $99
brand new (as I said, closeout).  This monitor does not have visible
wires in the glass.  I believe this might be a cheaper alternative
than TFT.  For anyone interested it's a Dell D1226H.  It's probably
made by someone else for Dell.

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