March/April 2014

On Campus , page 9 The EOS/ESD Association, Inc. newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 30, No. 2 March/April 2014 In this issue TM WWW.ESDA.ORG EOS/ESD Association, Inc. Setting the Global Standards for Static Control! 2014 IEW, page 1 From the President, page 2 Be a Volunteer, pages 3-4 ESDACertification Programs, page 4 Standards WG meeting Schedule, page 5 Local Sparks, page 6 Q&A, page 7 ESDA Spotlight, page 8 The “Real” Cost of ESD Damage , pages 9-12 Factory Symposium Call for Presen- tations, page 13 Online Training, page 14 Symposium Exhibits, page 15 Calendar, page 16 Photo Corner, page 17 This event is characterized by a friendly, interactive atmosphere and pro- vides a conducive environment for envisioning, developing, and sharing ESD design and test technology for present and future semiconductor applications. Special focus topics for the 2014 IEW include “Automotive EOS/ESD” and “Foundry Support and CAD for ESD”, but a number of other key top- ics (such as technology innovation in the ESD field, System-Level ESD events, EOS, ESD test methods) will also be featured and discussed. Experience the unique interactive program of the IEW Workshop. • Listen to experts • Share your ideas • Give your inputs • Ask questions • Network with high-level ESD experts from industry Learn in an informal, interactive, and constructive atmosphere. You are invited to join us in the beautiful French Alps for the 8th annual International ESD Workshop (IEW) For full program details visit esda.org/IEW.htm Watch for the “New” Threshold E-Newsletter by email!