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Static Control Awareness Programme
Microelectronics represents the great technological opportunity available to mankind of this millennium. Microelectronics is also a technological challenge to mankind. Jobs will be lost if prompt and correct use are not made out of it. This new technique, still subject to a frantic onward surge, however also has its own laws that are not obeyed. These micro-circuits are designed to operate at low power and with high device density, which increases the susceptibility of such circuits to damage from
Electroststic Discharge (ESD).
ESD is an unseen enemy and since it usually can't be felt, it is difficult to perceive general acceptance in masses. What return on investment can reasonably be expected from instituting `Static Control procedures? Due to time and expense involved in isolating ESD damage form other failures, this question typically can not be answered in larger establishment.
Most companies should advisably accept on blind faith that the expenditure necessary to control static electricity is worth it. The real risk is not in immediate failures, but rather those `walking wounded` components zapped by ESD, which degrades the part and produces reliability/performance.
This section will show you the dangers due to ESD damage and avoid Costly damage to microelectronic devices to assure smooth functioning. All those concerned with this modern technology are requested to observe the appropriate precautions. This section is intended to assist in meeting this need. |
