Title :
Functional methods to determine the EPA compatibility of mechanical tools
Author_Institution :
3M Lab. (Europe) GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
Abstract :
The charge drainage capability of tools was analyzed with functional methods. This was compared to their resistance to ground. Tools with long charge drainage times and high resistance present a hazard to ESD sensitive components. A proposed test in a draft IEC Technical Report is discussed, and potential solutions for non-compatible tools are shown.
Keywords :
electrostatic discharge; hand tools; testing; EPA compatibility; ESD sensitive components; charge drainage capability; draft IEC Technical Report; electrostatic protected areas; functional methods; hand tools; mechanical tools; resistance to ground; test method; Electrostatic discharges; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium, 1996. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
1-878303-69-4
DOI :
10.1109/EOSESD.1996.865162
