Susceptibility scanning as a failure analysis tool for system-level electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems

Giorgi Muchaidze*, Jayong Koo, Qing Cai, Tun Li, Lijun Han, Andrew Martwick, Kai Wang, Jin Min, James L. Drewniak, David Pommerenke

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Abstract

Susceptibility scanning is an increasingly adopted method for root cause analysis of system-level immunity sensitivities. It allows localizing affected nets and integrated circuits (ICs). Further, it can be used to compare the immunity of functionally identical or similar ICs or circuit boards. This paper explains the methodology as applied to electrostatic discharge and provides examples of scan maps and signals probed during immunity scanning. Limitations of present immunity analysis methods are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)268-276
Number of pages9
JournalIEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electrostatic discharges (ESDs)
  • Immunity
  • Scanning
  • Susceptibility

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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