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The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 27, No. 4 July/August 2011 In this issue THRESHOLD TM Visit the Association web site www.esda.org to download your 2011 Symposium program and registration guide. 1 September 11-16, 2011 Disneyland Hotel Anaheim, CA The International Technical Forum on Electrical Overstress and Electrostatic Discharge 33 rD AnnuAl EOS/ESD SympOSIum & ExHIbITS Sponsoredby theESDAssociation incooperationwith the IEEE. Technicallyco-sponsoredby theElectronDevicesSociety. The 33rd Annual EOS/ESD Symposium! A simple click of the icon from any page on the website will take you to the Symposium page were you will find all of the information you need for easy access to registration, programs, schedules, and more. Quick links to all symposium related information. The 2011 Symposium will include: • 40 tutorials- including 12 new or revised courses. • 12 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, and systems robustness and manufacturing control. • 6 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. See pages 12-16 for more information on the 2011 EOS/ESD Symposium From the President, page 2 Q&A, page 3 Standards Update, pages 5-7 Local Sparks, page 8 ESD On Campus, page 9 Volunteer Spotlight, page 10 Tech Talk, page 11 Symposium, pages 12-16 Education, pages 17-18 Calendar, page 19 Photo Corner, page 22 Symposium Program Available at www.esda.org! Register online before July 18 and save!