Human body impedance modelling for ESD simulations

I. Oganezova, D. Pommerenke, J. Zhou, K. Ghosh, A. Hosseinbeig, J. Lee, N. Tsitskishvili, T. Jobava, Z. Sukhiashvili, R. Jobava

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Abstract

Motivated by understanding the ESD-induced currents from body-worn, wire and hose connected medical equipment is exposed to, a computer simulation is presented to estimate the impedance of a human body relative to ground. This 3D model is the basis for transient field calculation. A Method of Moments (MoM) frequency domain solution is transformed into time domain via IFFT for further circuit level time domain simulations. The human body is modeled as a homogeneous dielectric with frequency-dependent complex permittivity. Dependence of the impedance on the position of discharge and posture of the human body is investigated. The simulation results are compared with measurements and demonstrate capturing of general tendencies of measured curves.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium Proceedings, EOS/ESD 2018
PublisherESD Association
ISBN (Electronic)1585373028
Publication statusPublished - 25 Oct 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event40th Annual Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium: EOS/ESD 2018 - Reno, United States
Duration: 23 Sept 201828 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameElectrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium Proceedings
Volume2018-September
ISSN (Print)0739-5159

Conference

Conference40th Annual Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno
Period23/09/1828/09/18

Keywords

  • Air discharge
  • Body worn devices
  • Human body model
  • MoM model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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