In this tutorial Dave explains what a PCB spark gap is and how it can be a useful zero cost addition to your PCB layout to help prevent ESD damage.<br />He shows how to easily design them into your board and calculate the approximate voltage rating.<br />And of course has some fun applying 5kV to some gaps to show how them at work.<br />Plugpack teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EMAggN5H-w<br /><br />Support the EEVblog through Patreon!<br />http://www.patreon.com/eevblog<br /><br />Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-678-what-is-a-pcb-spark-gap/<br /><br />EEVblog Main Web Site: http://www.eevblog.com<br />The 2nd EEVblog Channel: http://www.youtube.com/EEVblog2<br /><br />EEVblog Amazon Store (Dave gets a cut):<br />http://astore.amazon.com/eevblogstore-20<br />Donations:<br />http://www.eevblog.com/donations/<br />Projects:<br />http://www.eevblog.com/projects/<br />Electronics Info Wiki:<br />http://www.eevblog.com/wiki/
