Abstract
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) generators are used for testing the robustness of electronics toward ESD. Most generators are built in accordance with the IEC 61000-4-2 specifications. Using only a few parameters, this standard specifies the peak current, the rise time and the falling edge. Lacking a transient field specification, test results vary depending on which generator is used, even if the currents are quite similar. Such a specification is needed to improve the test repeatability. As for the current, the specification should be based on a reference human metal ESD event. While keeping the presently set peak current and rise time values, such a reference ESD (5 kV, 850-μm arc length) is identified and specifications for current derivative, fields, and induced voltages are derived. The reference event parameters are compared to typical ESD generators.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 498-504 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Discharge current
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Field sensor
- Susceptibility
- Transient fields
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering