ESD - The Scourge of Electronics

This book deals with the influence of electrostatic discharges upon electronic components and systems and how to avoid it. The nature and the generation of static electricity is described with historical notes. The interaction between ESD and electronics is penetrated. Simulation models are given and ESD-failures including so called latent failures accounted for. Other forms of perturbation as EMI, EMC and noise are outlined. The influence on the human organism by electrostatic and electromagnetic fields has also been paid attention. Thest models and ESD protection methods are important parts of the book. Reference is made to existing international norms on ESD, EMC etc. Estimates on cost and cost saving by protection are quoted.
TOC: The Discovery of Static Electricity and its Manifestations.- Connection with Electronics.- ESD-Testing and Models.- Susceptibility of ESD.- Failure Analysis.- Latent Failures.- Indirect ESD.- Other perturbation phenomena in electronics.- Interaction of electrical fields with the human organism.- Simulation methods for ESD in electronics.- Protection methods for ESD in electronics.- Failure occurrence and cost of ESD.- Definition.