MarchApril 2007

The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. News Bits In this issue Volume 23, No. 2 March/April 2007 Registration is underway for the 1st Annual International Electrostatic Work- shop (IEW), taking place May 14 - 17 at the Stanford Sierra Conference Center in South Lake Tahoe, California. “We have 17 registrants,” according to Lisa Pimpinella, Operations Manager. “Registrations started arriving immediately after the program was published on our website.” Attendees who register before April 1 qualify for the advanced registration fees of $1,100 for ESDA and IEEE members, and $1,200 for non-members. After April 1, the registration fee will increase to $1,200 for ESDA and IEEE members and $1,300 for non-members. The registration fee includes full work- shop attendance and handout materials, seminar attendance, three nights lodging at the Stanford Sierra Conference Center, nine meals (dinner Monday through lunch Thursday) as well as morning and after- noon snacks and drinks. The Workshop provides a unique en- vironment for envisioning, developing, and sharing ESD design and test technology for present and future semiconductor applica- tions. “The format provides an interactive learning atmosphere that will provide at- tendees the opportunity to learn from ex- perts in various fields as well as from their peers,” said Jim Miller, IEW Finance, Reg- istration and Arrangements Chair. The Program consists of technical ses- sions, moderated discussion groups, open poster sessions, seminars, special interest groups and two keynote addresses. The IEW will focus on robust design and test of ESD protection for state-of-the-art integrat- ed circuits as well as advanced semicon- ductor on chip (SOC) and system in pack- age (SIP) applications. This event will be very similar in format to the IEEE Integrated International Reliability Workshop. The Stanford Sierra Conference Center provides an ideal setting for the Workshop. The isolated location and the absence of distractions, such as in-room phones and television sets, encourages extensive inter- action among Workshop attendees. Clus- ters of two- and three- bedroom cabins are nestled throughout the pines and cedars along the shoreline of Fallen Leaf Lake, and are equipped with shared bathroom facili- ties. All rooms have decks with magnificent views of Fallen Leaf Lake and surround- ing peaks. Only registered attendees of the IEW may stay at the Stanford Sierra Conference Center. No guests of the at- tendees are allowed at the Center. A list of area accommodations are available at www.esda.com for those interested in se- curing a room nearby for a companion. Detailed information including seminar abstracts, instructor biographies, discus- sion group and special interest group de- tails, and more can be found at www.esda. org/IEW/html. For additional information, contact the ESDA office at 315-339-6937 or info@esda.org. p Stanford Sierra Conference Center Registration Underway for ESDA’s 1st Annual International Electrostatic Workshop The IEW is sponsored by the ESD Association in coop- eration with the IEEE. Technically co-sponsored by the Electron Devices Society and the Reliability Society. 2007 Symposium Program Look for details regarding the location, dates, venue and new tutorials. See page 2 for details. Symposium exhibitor list and site map are available on page 6. February Standards Series Summary Learn about updates that have been made and are in the works. See page 4 for details. Professional Education Many courses are being offered this spring at various geographic locations. See page 5 for details. Corporate Membership Package This special package could save your organization thousands of dollars. See page 7 for details. IEW Program Registration................ 1 2007 Symposium Program. .............. 2 How Do You Measure Success?....... 3 ESD Consultants............................... 3 February Standards Activity.............. 4 Professional Education..................... 5 Symposium Exhibitors. ..................... 6 Corporate Membership..................... 7 ESD On Campus. ............................. 8 Meet New Business Unit Mgrs.......... 9 Education Schedule........................ 10 Volunteer Spotlight.......................... 10 Calendar. ........................................ 12