Mouser Electronics is stocking sample kits of Littelfuse Silicon Protection Array (SPA), which are specifically designed to protect sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge.Modern chipsets utilize nanometer processing technologies making them extremely susceptible to damage, which necessitates the need for external protection. The Littelfuse SPA devices … [Read more...]
New Material Offers Consistent Electrostatic Discharge Properties
Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC is partnering with Entegris Inc.’s TEGOTM Polymers unit to develop a carbon nanotube-enhanced PEEK (polyetheretherketone) plastic, which Solvay claims will “open up new end-use applications where consistent electrostatic discharge properties and improved thermal stability are required.”Read more from Solvay Advanced Polymers. … [Read more...]
New Energy Efficient RF Transistors Provide High-Reliable ESD Protection
Infineon Technologies has launched new RF transistors with electrostatic discharge protection for design of reliable, high sensitivity wireless communications devices. When used as the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) stage of the RF signal chain, the new transistors reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge that can lead to failure or damage of the wireless system. The new energy … [Read more...]
Organizations Collaborate on ESD Training for Electronics Assembly Operators
The IPC and the Electrostatic Discharge Association have released a new ESD training video, DVD-74C, ESD Control for Electronics Assembly. This collaboration of industry experts provides thorough ESD training for electronics assembly operators to deal with the effects of shrinking geometries, increased performance requirements and lower operating voltages, and at the same time, … [Read more...]
IEC Releases Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Testing Standard
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) recently issued IEC 62615:2010 regarding transmission line pulse (TLP) electrostatic discharge sensitivity testing.The standard defines a method for pulse testing to evaluate the voltage current response of components and to consider protection design parameters for electro-static discharge following the human body model.Read … [Read more...]
Company Licenses Technology that Protects High-Voltage ICs against ESD
Sofics bvba, a provider of solutions for ICs, is licensing its PowerQubic™ technology, which protects high-voltage integrated circuits from failure due to electrical overstress (EOS), to TSMC, a dedicated semiconductor foundry. PowerQubic prevents latch-up and mitigates electrostatic discharge and other forms of EOS, enabling superior reliability in such high-voltage systems as … [Read more...]
Laboratory Receives AEMCLAP Accreditation for Automotive EMC Testing
Intertek, a testing, inspection and certification services firm, announced its acceptance into the Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory Accreditation Program (AEMCLAP). This allows Intertek to provide AEMCLAP-approved testing for Bulk Current Injection (BCI), electrostatic discharge, Radiated and Conducted Emissions (CISPR 25) and Radiated Immunity to automotive … [Read more...]
Smaller Electronic Devices Create Growing ESD Problems
Smaller electronic components are creating greater risks for electronics manufacturers and mission-critical operations because of electrostatic discharge, according to a new study from NanoMarkets regarding ESD issues. The study discusses how electronic parts miniaturization reduces the room available for on-chip ESD protection. Learn more from Staticworx Inc. … [Read more...]
ESD Protection and Chip Resistors
According to a recent article at Embedded.com, a key parameter in chip resistor design is electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection Read this article in Embedded.com. … [Read more...]
Corrigendum on Low-Voltage Electrical Installations
Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbancesDownload the corrigendum from the IEC. … [Read more...]
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