Title :
How to defeat electrostatic discharge
Author :
Boxleitner, Warren
Author_Institution :
KeyTek Instrum. Corp., Wilmington, MA, USA
Abstract :
The generation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the ways in which it causes failure are explained. Three ways of solving ESD problems are described and evaluated. They are: preventing ESD altogether; preventing the coupling of ESD noise into circuits or devices; and increasing the inherent noise immunity of devices and circuits. Firmware and software solutions to ESD upsets are also considered, and ESD testing is discussed.<>
Keywords :
electrostatic discharge; ESD noise; ESD testing; electrostatic discharge; failure; inherent noise immunity; Circuit noise; Computer crashes; Coupling circuits; Electric shock; Electronic circuits; Electronic equipment; Electrostatic discharge; Footwear; Frequency; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
