Abstract
Risks of damage to electronic devices with reference to charged clothing
have been identified and quantified. The key parameters to control, in
order to minimise the device failures due to electrostatic discharge
(ESD), are peak ESD current and charge transfer in a direct discharge
and device charging by induction and rubbing. An extensive experimental
program was carried out to gain experience on threshold levels of these
parameters. Use of ESD protective garments over normal clothes of
operators is highly recommended in order to minimise ESD failures of
devices. The ESD protective garments must be properly used and designed,
otherwise they themselves form an ESD risk to electronics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 603 - 608 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Electrostatics |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 6-10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- electrostatic discharge
- ESD
- esd protective clothing
- clothing
- esd sensitive devices
- electronic devices
- failure