Ellen Merkel

Ellen Merkel joined Fraunhofer EMFT’s Analysis & Test group in 2018. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from TUM, Germany. As a research associate specializing in ESD test methodologies and protection, she began her PhD in 2022 focusing on ESD risks in Multi-Chip Modules and Systems in Package.

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In-situ ESD Current Sensing in a Pick-and-Place Machine

Real-world ESD discharge currents during semiconductor assembly differ dramatically from standard test predictions. A new Discharge Current Sensor reveals that actual currents are lower but faster than expected, challenging current protection designs for Multi-Chip Modules and Systems in Package.

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