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Characterization for ESD Design, the TLP Zoo: Part 1
Author’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the TLP Zoo, the variety of transmission line pulse (TLP) systems used in the characterization of electrical components and…
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What Are External Latch-up and Internal Latch-up?
What is a Latch-up Event?As one of the major reliability concerns for the semiconductor industry, a latch-up event in bulk complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology originates from the base-collector coupled parasitic…
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Use of HBM and CDM Layout Simulation Tools
Why is the Use of these ESD Layout Simulation Tools Necessary?Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ESD verification tools have become instrumental to the design and verification flow of integrated circuits (IC’s).…
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Understanding Footwear and Flooring in ESD Control
I have a floor that complies with IEC 61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD S20.20, and buy footwear that also complies, so that’s sorted then? Well, not really. It’s a good starting point, but…
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What Are the Advantages of Capacitively Coupled TLP (CC-TLP)?
Charged Device Model (CDM) discharge events are the major root cause for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) failures in a modern, automated production and test environment. The CDM stress testing is well…
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Ohm’s Law Also Applies to ESD‑Induced Heat Pulses
Using Accessible Math and Computer Tools to Solve Heat Flow ProblemsOne early contributor to semiconductor ESD research was Jack Smith of Lockheed, who was fond of stating that all ESD…
