Purpose: Used to detect, measure, and analyze electrostatic charges in materials, environments, or electronic components.

Common Types:

• Electrostatic Field Meter – Measures electric field strength (V/m or kV/m) from static charges on surfaces.
• Surface Resistivity Meter – Evaluates how easily charge flows across a material’s surface (measured in ohms per square).
• Volume Resistivity Meter – Measures resistance through the bulk of a material (ohm-cm).
• Charge Plate Monitor (CPM) – Tests ionizer performance by measuring decay time of a known charge.
• Faraday Cup with Electrometer – Quantifies total charge on small objects or powders.

Key Applications:

• ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection in electronics manufacturing
• Quality control of antistatic materials
• Cleanroom and semiconductor environments
• Printing, plastics, and packaging industries

Features to Consider:

• Measurement range (voltage, resistance, field strength)
• Accuracy and calibration traceability
• Non-contact vs. contact measurement
• Data logging and interface options (USB, Bluetooth)