As electronic components are getting smaller and smaller along with the internal structures in integrated circuits, it is getting easier to either totally destroy or slightly impair electronic components and assembled printed circuit boards. In particular, many integrated circuits are highly susceptible to damage from the discharge of static electricity, even at levels which can neither be seen nor felt. The discharge of static electricity, or ESD, has become a critical problem for the electronics industry. Device failures are not always immediately catastrophic. Often the device is only slightly weakened but is less able to withstand normal operating stresses and, hence, may constitute a reliability problem. It is imperative that all technical personnel in the electronics industry ensure that they, and those working for them, have in place a regime to ensure that damage from ESD NEVER happens, either in the factory or out in the field.

Course Outline
 

Generation of static electricity  Typical charge levels of normal  Effects of humidity, air conditioning & blowing air  Discharge of static electricity  The three myths of ESD

Component sensitivity levels  What is a static-safe workstation  Storage, packaging and transportation  Working static-safe in the field

 

Course Duration & Presentation

4 hours. Lecture notes, video and demonstrations.
 
 

Course Designer & Presenter

Vianney Shiel , Principal Lecturer - Manufacturing Technology has extensive knowledge of printed circuit technology and expertise in design and production engineering. He has visited 30 of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing sites in Japan, Europe and the United States.

Who Should Attend
 

Engineers  Technical Officers  Technicians & Supervisors involved in Manufacturing  Technicians & Supervisors involved in Servicing Modern Electronic Equipment  Design Personnel