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Why ESD Electronic Design Automation Checks are So Critical: Part 1

This article introduces an upcoming Technical Report (TR18) from the ESD Association on Electronic Design Automation checks. It details integrated ESD verification throughout IC design phases, covering schematic-based topological checks and layout-based verification to ensure comprehensive ESD protection in modern circuits.

ESD Testing Parameters

Navigating the complex world of ESD testing standards? This blog examines how discharge parameters vary across standards, from aerospace's CS118 to automotive's ISO 10605. Discover how resistance and capacitance values affect test severity and learn when to apply custom parameters for your specific threat environment.

AC and DC Ionization, the Whole Story

The teaser maintains a technical, authoritative tone that should appeal to engineering professionals while highlighting the article's key experimental findings. It addresses the misconceptions about AC ionizer safety and emphasizes the quantitative approach taken in the study, which should generate interest among readers concerned with ESD protection in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Applications of ESD Simulators

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulators are crucial tools in the field of electronics testing. They are designed to replicate the electrostatic discharge events that electronic devices might encounter during their lifecycle. These simulators ensure that devices can withstand ESD events without malfunctioning, which is vital for maintaining their performance and safety. Let’s explore how ESD simulators are applied across different industries.

Understanding ESD Control: ESD Prevention

By understanding resistance in discharge circuits, engineers can implement effective protection through grounding, dissipative materials, and equipotential bonding—creating comprehensive ESD control programs that safeguard sensitive electronic components.
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An Overview of ANSI/ESD S20.20 – The Cornerstone of Semiconductor Control Programs

The ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard has become the cornerstone for developing effective ESD control programs. This standard is essential for safeguarding sensitive electronic components and minimizing failure rates.

A Circuit Model for the Charged Device Model Spark

The charged device model spark itself is not just resistive; it often has extra inductance or L-C energy storage. These plus hardware properties affect the CDM waveform and affect methods to correlate alternate CDM test methods to standard JEDEC CDM.

Understanding ESD Control

Why do you get zapped touching a doorknob? Dive into the science of static electricity, from atomic-level charge separation to the surprising role of humidity. This practical guide reveals how static builds up and what it means for protecting sensitive electronics.

SOIC & SOT: The Microchips: Engineers Choose the Ten Best STEM Toys to Gift

Purdue University's Engineering Education College has selected "SOIC and SOT" as the #1 children's book on its pre-engineering STEM gift-giving guide.

GAA Technology: Navigating Future ESD Challenges in Mass Production

Explore innovations in transistor scaling technology with a focus on backside power delivery networks. This technical analysis examines how extremely thinned silicon substrates impact ESD protection in advanced semiconductor devices, offering solutions for maintaining reliability in next-generation chip designs.
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