Hewlett-packard Development Company, L.P.

Mohammad M Bari

Barry J Oldfield

Herbert J Tanzer

Peter Gysling

David Johannes Pommerenke

Richard G Sevier

Brian S Tsuyuki

Jon Anson

Systems and methods for protecting electronic devices from electrostatic discharge are provided. A preferred system includes a module configured to be received by an enclosure. The module incorporates an electronic component, such as a memory device, processor, and/or circuit assembly, for example, that is configured to electrically communicate with at least a portion of the enclosure when the module is received by the enclosure. The module also includes a first contact portion that is arranged to contact the enclosure as the module is received by the enclosure. Preferably, the first contact portion is formed, at least partially, of a dissipative material. So configured, when the first contact portion engages the enclosure, an electrostatic charge of the module may be discharged in a controlled manner. Methods also are provided.

Systems with enhanced electrostatic discharge protection

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Boise, ID, United States of America

Mohammad M Bari