MayJune 2009

The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 25, No. 3 May/June 2009 In this issue www.esda.org From the President David E. Swenson, page 2 Standards Meeting Schedule, page 3 Symposium, page 4 2010 BoD Nominations, pages 5-8 ESD on Campus, page 9 Q & A, page 10 Meeting Survey, page 11 Regional Tutorials, page 12-14 Local Sparks, page 15 Calendar, page 16 Symposium Program Now Available! Visit the Association web site www.esda.org to download your 2009 Symposium Program and Registration Guide. Tutorial C: ESD Protection and I/O Design This tutorial is intended to provide the attendees with the tools to take a device level understanding of ESD protection circuits and implement them effectively in I/O designs. Tutorial L: Impact of Technology Scaling on ESD High Current Phenomena and Implications for Robust ESD Design This advanced tutorial will extensively discuss the impact of silicon technology scaling on ESD device behavior and on subsequent optimization of ESD protection design. Tutorial S: Triboelectrification - Theory and Applications Triboelectrification refers to the process whereby two materials become charged after contact and separation. This tutorial reviews the theory of triboelectrification, its measurement and control. The latest researchandtechnology is presented with more than 50 technical papers. A special session of four invited talks by University faculty who work in the field of ESD. Increasing the involvement of both students, and faculty in the field of ESD. The 2009 EOS/ESD Symposium is the #1 event for the latest technology and information on ESD. An Event You Can’t Miss!