MayJune 2004

THRESHOLD TM News bits News and views for members of the ESDAssociation Volume 20, No. 3 May/June 2004 Symposium .............................. 1 From the President .................. 4 What’s New on the Web Site ... 4 From the Threshold chair ......... 5 IEDM......................................... 6 IRPS ......................................... 6 June meeting schedule ............ 7 ESDA certification programs .... 9 Philippine ESD Forum .............. 9 Design seminar ...................... 10 Calendar of events ................. 10 Institutional listings ............ 11-12 In this issue 2004 EOS/ESD Symposium Create a customized Symposium experience Continued on page 2 ESD Design Seminar An ESD Design Seminar will be held May 24-25, 2004 at ESD Association headquar- ters in Rome, NY. For more information, or to obtain a registration form, contact the Association at 315-339-6937 or follow this link: www.esda.org/education.html The EOS/ESD Symposium continues to be the best source for ESD information and solutions. Attendees will be able to customize their Symposium experience to concentrate on their specific areas of in- terest. To help plan your participation, the Sym- posium is programmed along three tech- nical tracks: ESD Test, Failure Analysis, and Systems; Factory, Materials, and ESD Control; and Device, Design, and Technol- ogy. These tracks serve as guidelines only; you may attend any event or session you wish. Technical Tracks Track 1 ESD Test, Failure Analysis, and Systems If you need to understand failure mod- els, troubleshoot ESD failures, test for or evaluate component ESD susceptibility, or develop systems or protection schemes, you will find the following tutorials, techni- Volunteer spotlight The ESDA has added a new section to the web site highlighting Volunteer Activi- ties. The Volunteer Spotlight will focus each month on a different volunteer and their contributions to the Association. The first spotlight focuses on Larry Burich, Lockheed Martin. Look for a new Volunteer Spotlight at the beginning of every month at the following link: www.esda.org/csp.html Exhibit space available More than 40 exhibitors have already committed to the 2004 EOS/ESD Sympo- sium. There is still space available–call today to reserve yours. For information on exhibiting, contact Association headquar- ters by phone: 315-339-6937, fax: 315-339- 6793 or e-mail: info@esda.org . Sunday, September 19 Registration Opens Standards Meetings ANSI/ESD S20.20 Seminar, Part 1 Tutorials Monday, September 20 Registration ANSI/ESD S20.20 Seminar, Part 2 Tutorials Welcome Reception (Exhibit Hall) Exhibits Open (p.m. only) Tuesday, September 21 Registration Awards Breakfast Plenary Session, The Evolution of Failure Analysis to Keep up with the Semiconductor Industry Exhibits EOS/ESD Symposium and Exhibits Program and Schedule Summary September 19-23, 2004 Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center, Grapevine (Dallas), TX (Program Subject to Change) Tuesday, September 21 (continued) Technical Sessions Professional and Technical Women’s Reception Wednesday, September 22 Registration Technical Sessions Association Luncheon & Annual Meeting Exhibits Workshops Thursday, September 23 Registration Technical Sessions Tutorials Friday, September 24 ESDC Technician Exam ESDC Engineer Exam