ESD Protective Material and Equipment: A Critical Review

Abstract

This document addresses those factors effecting the choice of optimum, cost effective materials and equipment to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive electronic components and equipment. The approach is that of reviewing applicable data and discussing the relevant trade-off options. Section 1 address Wrist Straps; Section 2, Protective Work Surfaces; Section 3, Protective Packaging; Section 4, Air Ionizers; Section 5, Electrostatic Detectors, Voltmeters and Monitors; Section 6, Conductive Floors, Floor Mats and Footwear; Section 7, Garments and Clothing; Section 8, Topical Antistats; Section 9, Material and Equipment Test and Inspection Procedures; Section 10 is a listing of the applicable references.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116954

Entities

People

  • Norman B. Fuqua

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronic Components
  • Electrostatic Fields
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Static Electricity
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Water Vapor
  • Wear Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Materials Science
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics