Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Simulator Experiment (Testing of Some Switches/Relays for Application to an ESD Simulation Circuit)
Abstract
Over the past few years, many models have been proposed in an attempt to accurately simulate the human electrostatic discharge using lumped passive networks. The complexity of these models range from a simple R-C network to networks incorporating inductance and multiple discharge effects. It has been generally accepted to simulate the human touch by a bounceless switch that will provide a consistently reproducible output waveform for device ESD sensitivity testing. This paper presents the results of an investigation/testing conducted to evaluate different types of relays/switches used as the switching mechanism for an ESD simulator test set-up. The network used is the simplest, human body model consisting of a single 100 pF capacitor discharging via a single 1.5 Kohm resistor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA134580
Entities
People
- S. A. Vrachnas