MayJune 2012

The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 28, No. 3 May/June 2012 In this issue THRESHOLD TM From the president, page 2 Q&A, page 3 Do you know, page 3 2012 IEEE EDS Colloquium, page 4 BoD nominations, pages 5-7 University research grant, page 8 ISQED 2012, page 8 Standards meeting schedule, page 9 Volunteer spotlight, page 10-11 Local sparks, page 12 Symposium welcome, page 13 “Voluncheering”, page 14 Calendar, page 15 Photo corner, page 16 Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! The 2012 EOS/ESD Symposium Program and Registration now available! http://esda.org/symposiaEOS-ESD.html 34 th AnnuAl EOS/ESD SympOSium & ExhibitS the international technical Forumon Electrical Overstress and ElectrostaticDischarge September 9-14, 2012 Westin la paloma tucson, AZ Sponsoredby theESDAssociation incooperationwith the IEEE. Technicallyco-sponsoredby theElectronDevicesSociety. 34 th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium & Exhibits The International Technical Forum on Electrical Overstress and Electrostatic Discharge September 9-14, 2012 Westin La Paloma, Tucson, AZ USA It’s the international technical forum on electrical overstress and electrostatic discharge that features research, technology, and solutions to increase understanding, enhance quality and reliability, reduce and control costs, and improve yields and productivity. It’s the one event where you will find technical papers that emphasize the latest research and technology; basic, intermediate, and advanced tutorials; exhibits of ESD control products and services; workshops; authors’ corners; Program Manager Certification; Device Design Certification; and more. Whether you have been there before or this is your first time, you will enjoy an array of exciting symposium events, the outstanding resort facility, and the many wonderful attractions in the surrounding Sonora desert and Tucson area. Program schedules, registration, and event information is now available on the website at: http://esda.org/symposiaEOS-ESD.html