Certification

EOS/ESD Association, Inc. Device Stress Testing

Certification Overview

The ESD Device Stress Testing Certification is intended for individuals who are involved in ESD or Latch-Up stress testing ranging from qualification to TLP testing for ESD development. This certification ensures that a person has the latest information on the ESD standards used in industry along with an overview of the technical background to perform the tests or understand the testing results. In addition to learning the recommended test methodologies, a person will be exposed to common pitfalls in interpreting the standards and applying it to the testing procedures used in the lab.

Professionals share credentials online in today’s digital world. Paper certificates do not afford the same benefit. EOS/ESD Association, Inc. is using Credly™ to provide our certified Device Stress Testing individuals with digital badge credentials that complement the current certificates and cards administered annually upon certification renewal.

Benefits

You stayed competitive and demonstrated skill now show it off.
Your free Device Stress Testing certification digital badge provides a way for you to show your verified knowledge and expertise.
Traditional forms of professional recognition, namely paper certificates, are not the best way to communicate your earned credentials.
Digital credentials (badges) act as a way to recognize professional achievements.
A digital badge allows earners to share with whomever they choose on social networks, e-mail signatures, and websites.

Benefits

Completing a program/certification offered online saves travel costs for your company.
Courses are developed and instructed by industry professionals who are directly involved in developing the ESD/Latch-Up stress testing standards.
Device Stress Testing certification guarantees current and up-to-date standards knowledge which will improve first time right testing.
Good publicity to your ESD/Latch-Up stress testing lab customers, showing test engineers and technicians are certified in device testing.
Employees who complete the online Device Stress Testing certification will gain knowledge concerning ESD/Latch-Up stress testing and ESD/Latch-Up failure isolations, all of which will save your company time to market, and overall cost savings.
No other ESD/Latch-Up stress testing program is offered in the Semiconductor Industry specifically for the ESD/Latch-Up test engineer/technician.

Requirements & Cost

Registration

Begin official file with EOS/ESD Association, Inc. Headquarters (complete program registration form prior to beginning classes).
Complete Required Courses

The ESD Device Stress Testing Certification program requires the completion of ten one-hour online courses, eight required courses, and two electives. Register for courses online
Maintain Certification With Continuing Education
Cost

The cost of Device Stress Testing certification is 10 to 13 hours of certification training for as little as $1755 plus a registration fee of $50, which is much less than the cost of retesting one ESD/Latch-Up stress testing job due to incorrect zapping/testing conditions. To maintain certification there are continuing education requirements and a $100 per year renewal fee. Courses are $195 each or $1,755 for a bundle of ten.
How do I pay?

Purchase options for your organization:
Issue a Corporate PO, receive Invoice from EOS/ESD Association, Inc., execute payment
Individual Pay-complete personal purchase, receive receipt, request invoice from EOS/ESD Association, Inc., submit to company for reimbursement
Bundle PO or Invoice - Bundle multiple items for a corporate PO or purchase. Ask EOS/ESD Association, Inc. for an invoice form multiple attendees, memberships, standards, any of our products or service to process one time inside your company

Courses

ESD Fundamentals I for Stress Testing

Required.
ESD Fundamentals II for Stress Testing

Required.
High Speed Digital Oscilloscope Fundamentals

Required.
HBM Testing Essentials

Required.
CDM Testing Essentials

Required.
Essentials for Controlling the ESD Work Area

Required.
Advanced HBM – Dealing with Tester Parasitics, High Pin Count and Two Pin Testing

Required.
TLP Fundamentals – Understanding the Equipment Options and IV Data

Elective.
Fundamentals of System Level Testing

Elective.
Latchup Testing and Troubleshooting

Elective.
VF-TLP, An Introduction to Capabilities and Applications

Elective.
ESD Test Simplification with Approved Sampling Methods in HBM

Elective.
Device Stress Testing Standards Update

Certification Renewal Class.
Fundamentals of Failure Analysis

Required

Continuing Education & Renewal

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the required prerequisites and selected elective courses, you will be required to attend a standards update refresher course every two years and a tutorial of your choice on the alternating years. A $100 annual renewal fee and the refresher class is required to maintain certification.

How To Register