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THRESHOLD The ESD Association newslet- ter, for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. ™ News bits Volume 21, No. 4 September/October 2005 27th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium Continued on page 2 Anaheim, CA, is hosting the 27th annual EOS/ESD Symposium. This symposium features research, technology, and solu- tions to enhance understanding, increase quality and reliability, reduce and control costs, and improve productivity. It's the one event where you will find technical papers that emphasize the latest research and technology; basic, intermediate, and ad- vanced tutorials; exhibits of ESD control products and services; workshops; au- thors' corners; Program Manager Certifi- cation; Device/Design Certification; and more. The 27th annual EOS/ESD Sym- posium is scheduled for September 11- 16, 2005, at the Marriott Anaheim in Ana- heim, California. This year's symposium features in-depth educational opportuni- ties focused on three primary tracks: ESD Test, Failure Analysis, and Systems; Fac- tory, Materials, and ESD Control; and De- vice, Design, and Technology. Technical Sessions This year's technical sessions feature more than 50 technical papers presented in parallel sessions. Topics covered in these technical sessions will include on- chip physics/modeling; on-chip RF; on- chip latchup; system level ESD, factory and materials; on-chip CMOS; MR heads and testing, TLP and on-chip standards. The technical sessions begin with a plenary speaker, Tuesday, September 13. This year the topic is Advanced Thermal Modeling of Transistors by Kenneth Goodson of Stanford University. Tutorials and Workshops Symposium week opens officially on Sun- day, September 11, with a full day of ESD tutorials. These in-depth, full-day ses- sions include courses such as ESD Ba- Asia Forum Report This past March the ESD Association offered education opportunities in Asia. Four cities in Asia hosted the program manager certification related courses. Also in March, the Philippine Electro- static Discharge Forum was held in the Phillipines. See page 5 for details. Packaging Principles course The ESD Association is offering a course on ESD Packaging Principles on Wednes- day October 12. Se e page 3 f or details. Website continues to change We are continuing to streamline the website so it will better serve users. See page 5 f or more information. Online seminar The next online seminar, Air Ionization, has been re-scheduled for October 25. See page 8 for more information. sics, ESD On-Chip Protection, System Level ESD/EMI, ESD/EMI Systems Test- ing to IEC Standards, and ESD Program Development and Assessment. Additional tutorials are scheduled for Monday, September 12, and Thursday, September 15. The preliminary tutorial schedule reflects approximately 23 ses- sions, including How To's of In-Plant ESD Auditing and Evaluation Measurements, Packaging Principles for the Program Manager, and Air Ionization: Issues and Answers. Two new tutorials have been added to the schedule to help attendees obtain the ESD Certified Professional-Pro- gram Manager certification. In addition to tutorials and technical ses- sions, symposium offers workshops held in panel format to help facilitate greater learning and encourage peer discussions in an interactive workshop setting. Work- shops offered on Wednesday, September 14, include subjects such as on-chip ESD protection, TLP testing, cleanrooms, ESD in magnetic recording, ESD auditing, ESD automated equipment, and system level ESD considerations. Exhibits Attendees will have the opportunity to visit nearly 80 exhibit booths offering ESD con- trol products and services. Beginning the evening of Monday, September 12, through Wednesday, September 14, the exhibit hall will be open to anyone interested in EOS and ESD. Currently all exhibit space is sold out. All exhibits are open to the public. Networking Networking is also a key reason for at- tending symposium. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the technical In this issue Symposium ........................... 1-2 Symposium Schedule .............. 2 From the President .................. 3 ESD Packaging Principles ....... 3 Call for Papers 2006 ................ 4 Asia Forum Report ................... 5 What’s new on the website ... 5-6 New Volunteer Spotlight ............ 6 New StandardsAvailable .......... 7 2006 Symposium program....... 7 Buyer’s Guide Listings ............. 7 Online tutorials update .............. 8 Presentations on CD ................ 8 Exhibit at symposium ............... 9 New vice president appointed .. 9 September meeting schedule 10 Local scene in Anaheim ......... 10 New Staff at Headquarters ...... 11 Calendar ................................. 12