The ESD Control Program Handbook. Jeremy M. Smallwood

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Introduction References Further Reading

      3  Foreword

      4  Preface

      5  Acknowledgments

      6  1 Definitions and Terminology 1.1 Scientific Notation and SI Unit Prefixes 1.2 Charge, Electrostatic Fields, and Voltage 1.3 Electric Current 1.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 1.5 Earthing, Grounding, and Equipotential Bonding 1.6 Power and Energy 1.7 Resistance, Resistivity, and Conductivity 1.8 Capacitance 1.9 Shielding 1.10 Dielectric Breakdown Strength 1.11 Relative Humidity and Dew Point References

      7  2 The Principles of Static Electricity and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control 2.1 Overview 2.2 Contact Charge Generation (Triboelectrification) 2.3 Electrostatic Charge Build‐Up and Dissipation 2.4 Conductors in Electrostatic Fields 2.5 Electrostatic Discharges 2.6 Common Electrostatic Discharge Sources 2.7 Electronic Models of ESD 2.8 Electrostatic Attraction (ESA) 2.9 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) 2.10 How to Avoid ESD Damage of Components References Further Reading

      8  3 Electrostatic Discharge–Sensitive (ESDS) Devices 3.1 What Are ESDS Devices? 3.2 Measuring ESD Susceptibility 3.3 ESD Susceptibility of Components 3.4 Some Common Types of ESD Damage 3.5 System‐Level ESD References Further Reading

      9  4 The Seven Habits of a Highly Effective ESD Program 4.1 Why Habits? 4.2 The Basis of ESD Protection 4.3 What Is an ESDS Device? 4.4 Habit 1: Always Handle ESDS Components Within an EPA 4.5 Habit 2: Where Possible, Avoid Use of Insulators Near ESDS 4.6 Habit 3: Reduce ESD Risks from Essential Insulators 4.7 Habit 4: Ground Conductors, Especially People 4.8 Habit 5: Protect ESDS Using ESD Packaging 4.9 Habit 6: Train Personnel to Know How to Use ESD Control Equipment and Procedures 4.10 Habit 7: Check and Test to Make Sure Everything Is Working 4.11 The Seven Habits and ESD Standards 4.12 Handling Very Sensitive Devices 4.13 Controlling Other ESD Sources References Further Reading

      10  5 Automated Systems 5.1 What Makes Automated Handling and Assembly Different? 5.2 Conductive, Static Dissipative, and Insulative Materials 5.3 Safety and AHE 5.4 Understanding the ESD Sources and Risks 5.5 A Strategy for ESD Control 5.6 Determination and Implementation of ESD Control Measures in AHE 5.7 Materials, Techniques, and Equipment Used for ESD Control in AHE 5.8 ESD Protective Packaging 5.9 Measurements in AHE 5.10 Handling Very Sensitive Components References Further Reading

      11  6 ESD Control Standards 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Development of ESD