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ESD Challenges in 2.5D/3D Integration
Introduction2.5D/3D integration is an Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging technique that allows the combination of dies of the same or different technologies in the same IC package. Back in the 1990s…
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A Look Into Generator Waveforms: Do They Meet the IEC 61000-4-2 Waveform Specification?
This article explores the waveform specifications called out in the IEC 61000-4-2 standard [1]. Verifying that a generator meets this specification requires specific equipment and conversion equations. The setup, data…
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The Transistor: An Indispensable ESD Protection Device – Part 1
Use of Bipolar Transistor ESD Protection in RF TechnologiesSince its invention in 1947 at Bell Labs by William Shockley, Walter Brattain, and John Bardeen, the bipolar transistor has been implemented…
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The Many Aspects of Semiconductor Reliability with Impact on ESD Design
Many articles published in In Compliance focus on ESD design and testing methods. But there is a lot more to semiconductor reliability. ESD reliability is based on the understanding of…
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Commercial Versus Automotive ESD Integrated Circuit Qualification: Part 2
IntroductionThis is Part 2 of an article describing the difference between the electrostatic discharge (ESD) qualification requirements for automotive and standard commercial integrated circuits. Part 1 of the article, in…
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Commercial Versus Automotive ESD Integrated Circuit Qualification, Part 1
Introduction Integrated circuits intended for automotive applications have higher electrostatic discharge (ESD) qualification requirements than those intended for commercial and consumer electronics. This article is in two parts. Part 1 will…
