Broadband Measurement of ESD Risetimes to Distinguish between Different Discharge Mechanisms
Abstract
Different discharge mechanisms are possible for electrostatic discharge below 2000 V breakdown voltage as a function of the parameters gap distance, breakdown voltage, electrode material and gas pressure. In this paper, risetime measurement data of electrostatic discharges, measured at about 8 GHz bandwidth, are presented as a function of these parameters. Electrode SEM photographs (scanning electron microscope) helps to understand the influence of electrode surface. This provides information about the development of ESD and helps to increase their reproducibility.
Recommended Citation
S. Bönisch et al., "Broadband Measurement of ESD Risetimes to Distinguish between Different Discharge Mechanisms," Journal of Electrostatics, Elsevier, Oct 2002.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3886(02)00056-6
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sponsor(s)
German Research Association
Keywords and Phrases
CMD Testing; ESD Discharge Mechanisms; ESD Reproductivity; ESD Risetimes; Arc Formation; Breakdown Voltage; Reproducibility; Short Gap; Surface Process
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0304-3886
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2002 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 2002
