Effect of Different Load Impedances on ESD Generators and ESD Generator SPICE Models
Abstract
The electrostatic discharge (ESD) generator calibration described in IEC 61000-4-2 (2008) only specifies contact mode discharge waveforms for the discharge-into-ground scenario. However, the actual device under test input impedance often differs from a short. To study the effect of different load impedances, a test method for ESD generator discharge under different load impedances is proposed. The method only slightly modifies the present calibration setup. The data show that the peak current variation between different brands of ESD generators for nonshorted load impedances is within the tolerance range given by the standard for the peak current. On the other hand, when performing system-efficient ESD design simulations, the load impedance seen by the ESD generator models is also different than a short. Therefore, the discharge current of a variety of ESD generator models is simulated with different load impedances and compared with ESD generator measurement results, which allows the selection of a suitable ESD generator model.
Recommended Citation
S. Yang and D. Pommerenke, "Effect of Different Load Impedances on ESD Generators and ESD Generator SPICE Models," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 60, no. 6, pp. 1726 - 1733, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Dec 2018.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMC.2017.2785739
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory
Keywords and Phrases
Calibration; Circuit Simulation; Electric Current Measurement; Electric Discharges; Electric Impedance; Electric Load Management; Electrostatic Discharge (ESD); Electrostatic Generators; Electrostatics; Gas Generators; Laser Optics; SPICE; Testing; Design Simulations; Device Under Test; Discharge Currents; Discharge Waveforms; IEC 61000-4-2; Load Modeling; SPICE Modeling; System-efficient ESD Design (SEED); Electrostatic Devices; Current Measurement; Discharges (Electric); Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Generator Calibration; Impedance
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0018-9375; 1558-187X
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2018 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Dec 2018
