Susceptibility of PCB - Mounted Microelectronic Devices to Failures Caused by Electrostatic Discharges.

Abstract

Susceptibility of PCB-mounted devices to failures caused by electrostatic discharges (ESD) is studied. Theoretical analysis and a simulated experiment indicate higher vulnerability of subassembled (PCB-mounted) devices relative to their unmounted (isolated) counterparts. Keywords include: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), and Microelectronic Device Failure.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA176355

Entities

People

  • Abrahim R. Turkman
  • Perambur S. Neelakantaswamy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Circuits
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Vulnerability

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems