JulyAugust 2010

The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 26, No. 4 July/August 2010 In this issue www.esda.org From the President Donn Bellmore, pages 2-3 IEW Recap, pages 4-5 Tech Talk, page 5 Volunteer Spotlight, page 6 Q&A, page 7 ESD on Campus, page 8 Standards Update, pages 9-11 Online Training, page 11 Symposium, pages 12-16 Local Sparks, page 17 Calendar, page 18 Symposium Registration Online! Look for this button at www.esda.org The 32nd Annual EOS/ESD Symposium is going to be the best ever! The new Symposium webpage can be found on the ESDA website! A simple click of the icon from any page of the website will take you the Symposium page. The webpage has all of the information you need for easy access to registration, programs, schedules, and more. Quick Links to all symposium related information The 2010 Symposium will include: 33 tutorials- including 4 new titles. 14 technical sessions with over 60 papers being presented on many hot topics related to the phenomena of static elec- tricity and applications. Papers will be presented about semi- conductor technology, products through systems robustness and manufacturing control, even issues on the space station. 9 workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon will pro- vide you the forums to talk and comment, receive feedback, and learn from colleagues in a ‘no necktie’ environment. 2010 will offer a new workshop format with no formal panel, so as to encourage more attendee participation. • • •