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How do single-wire ESD wrist strap monitors detect if the strap is worn correctly?

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Topic summary

Single-wire ESD wrist strap monitors detect proper strap wear by measuring the change in capacitance to ground caused by the human body. When worn, the wrist strap forms an RC circuit with the body acting as a large capacitor relative to the strap alone. The monitor applies a small AC signal through the single wire and uses the building's power-line ground as the return path, effectively creating a two-wire measurement system. This allows the device to detect the displacement current and verify continuous grounding through the strap. Constant monitors provide real-time feedback by lighting LEDs and sounding alarms to indicate good grounding or faults, ensuring early detection of intermittent or open circuits before damage to sensitive components occurs.
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