Training Electrostatic Discharge
Training Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic Discharge
LATENT FAILURE
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• A device is exposed to ESD and is partially damaged, yet it continues to
work
• The product may have a failure after the user places it in service
• What type of damage
do you think is worse?
Why is ESD important?
Why is ESD important?
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive electronic devices, resulting in:
• Higher manufacturing costs
Rework
Repair
Scrap
• Lower production yields
• Unhappy customers
Shorter product life
Reduce product reliability
• Estimates of actual cost of ESD damage to the electronics industry = $$$ Billions
annually
ESD Prevention Program
• Personal Grounding
• Equipment grounding
• Any area where unprotected ESDS parts and assemblies may be handled
• ESD areas must be labeled with posted signs and their boundaries marked
Personal Grounding
• Antistatic Aprons
Everyone inside an ESD Control Area must wear a Antistatic apron
Apron sleeves should be in contact with the skin, clothing underneath should not show
At least 3 of the front snaps should be closed
Personal Grounding
• Antistatic shoes and Slippers –
ESD safe slippers – must have a visible tag or marking on the
outside of the shoe to show they are ESD shoes
and/or
Antistatic slippers - may be used to ground personnel in areas
Static dissipative
Static surface
dissipative surface
ESD Roles & Responsibilities
• Wear 2 approved ESD slippers or ESD shoes as required. Inspect, test, and log
daily
• Wear Antistatic Aprons whenever in an ESD control area. Ensure that sleeves
and other parts of personal clothing do not contact ESD sensitive devices or
assemblies
Equipment Grounding
• Power Tools
Need to be grounded. Grounding to the local utility is usually
sufficient, but should be determined by the site Engineering dept.
Storage Bins
All parts bins and containers must be static dissipative or antistatic
Whenever practical, sensitive parts should remain in the original container
until assembled
ESDS Device handling
To move ESDS parts or assemblies inside an ESD control area,
use one of the following;
• Static dissipative containers
• Static shielding containers
• Conductive containers or board carriers
• Ground movable racks
Visiotor’s/Sponsor’s Responsibilities
• The Sponsor ensures that visitors are provided with all required ESD protective equipment when accessing ESD
control areas
• The Sponsor ensures that the ESD protective equipment is worn properly and tested
• The Sponsor ensures that visitors comply with current ESD practices and procedures when in an ESD-sensitive area
• At the conclusion of the visit, the sponsor collects the reusable ESD protective equipment that was issued
DO’s
• Minimize handling
• Keep parts in original packing until ready for use
• Use ESD protective containers and bags
• Discharge static before handling device by touching nearby grounded surface
• Handle devices by the body
• Touch the ESD protective package before touching inside of device
• Keep a dust free work area
DON’T’s
WRIST STRAP
ESD CONTROL DEVICES
Antistatic Apron
THANK YOU
THANK YOU