Control of electrostatic damage to electronic circuits

Conference · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5469466

Kirk, Jr., W. J.

Static is caused by the flow of materials and people within an environment. The static voltages generated by these movements can degrade or destroy many solid state devices currently being used in sophisticated electronic equipment. Discharge of static voltages through these sensitive devices during assembly operations can lead to a nonfunctional assembly fabricated from parts which previously were acceptable or to later failure of an assembly which was functional after fabrication. Sources of electrostatic charges, equipment and methods for minimizing the generation of electrostatic voltages during the production, assembly and packaging of solid state electronic equipment, and the sensitivity of solid state devices to electrostatic damage are discussed. It is concluded that static awareness is the key to an effective electrostatic damage (ESD) control program, and that production facilities must incorporate electrostatic protection facilities, materials, and processes so that workers can concentrate on producing a high-quality product without having to be overly concerned about ESD procedures. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Bendix Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0613
• OSTI ID: 5469466
• Report Number(s): BDX-613-2428; CONF-800440-1
• Resource Relation: Conference: 6. annual reliability testing institute, Tucson, AZ, USA, 14 Apr 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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