EDN

Defining the ESD Audit

» While developing and implementing an ESD control program is a time-consuming and complex process, just as important to your program’s long-term success is the establishment of a comprehensive and ...
Electronic Design

Simple Yet Effective ESD Testing Methods for Higher Reliability

We’ve all experienced the effect of electrostatic discharge at some point in our lives, the most common case being a tingling sensation one feels after touching a door knob or any metal surface. When ...
Electronic Design

Take The Stress Out Of Measuring IEC 61000-4-2 Stress Levels In Portable Devices

Testing electrical systems for electrostatic discharge (ESD) robustness usually involves using IEC 61000-4-2 as a benchmark. This standard defines the stress current waveforms for each voltage level, ...
EDN

Every new design is an ESD test chip

The effect of low ESD immunity on a new product introduction can be both obvious and subtle. Manufacturing and test facilities adhere to ANSI standards for ESD protection and handling of chips based ...
Machine Design

Four Ways to Enhance ESD Protection After Your Design Flunks Its ESD Test

•ESD protectors with low dynamic resistance won’t necessarily protect circuits. •Most damage is caused within the first nanosecond of an ESD event. •The ESD protector should set as close as possible ...
MarketWatch

AMA Establishes CPT Codes for Minimally Invasive ESD Procedure

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corporation, a global medical technology company committed to ...