Ionization is probably the most misunderstood and under used technology for controlling ESD. There are some cases where ionization would be primary method of controlling ESD in an ESD Protected Area and there are others where it would not even be necessary. The need for ionization largely depends on what and how ESD susceptible devices…
March 4-5, 2014 3M innovation Center Austin TX Fundamental handling practices to reduce the risk of ESD damage Installing the most basic ESD control program (ESD control on a shoestring budget) Simplified measurements to ensure that an ESD control program is working and a review of best practices used by major companies today Auditing an…
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February 26-27, 2014 EOS/ESD Association Inc. 7900 Turin Rd. Bld 3 Rome NY 13440 ESD Basics for the Program Manager How To’s of In-Plant ESD Survey and Evaluation Measurements Make sure you have people with the right knowledge to maintain your ESD control program at the highest level. Learn from top industry professionals. ESDA Certification…
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If testing can demonstrate that operator’s resistance path is reliable, it might be OK, but it is certainly not best practice. Alligator clip attached to dissipative mat is not recommended per ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 wrist strap section 5.3.2.2.2 Wrist Strap Ground Cord: “The groundable end of the cord is most often equipped with a…
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ANSI/ESD S20.20 doesn’t mention hair, but the ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 does. The general rule from ANSI/ESD S20.20 is in section 8.3. From ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 mentions “human hair” is near the extreme end of the Triboelectric Series, so it can be high charging. But the above rule would apply; keep hair 12” away…
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As the architecture of electronics changes so too will the requirements for ESD control. With the ever increasing demand for faster, lighter, and smaller (and more expensive in some cases) electronics the requirements for protecting these new devices from ESD events becomes even more critical. In Charvaka Duvvury & Harald Gossner’s article “ESD target levels:…
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