Symposium Program 2019

18 Customized, full color tutorial notes will be provided to each tutorial registrant. FC120 - Ionization Issues and Answers for the Program Manager 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kevin Duncan, Seagate Technology Certification: PrM The primary method of static charge control is direct connec- tion to ground for conductors, static dissipative materials, and personnel. Air ionization is also part of a static control pro- gram to deal with the problems of isolated conductors and in- sulating materials. This seminar is a basic course on ionizers, providing an introduction to their use, as well as application information. It examines common problems caused by static charge and the need for ionizers in a static control program. Types of ionizers, their use environments, and performance test methods using the Ionization Standard will be demon- strated. Installation, safety, maintenance, and contamination issues will be presented. Finally, case histories will be ana- lyzed illustrating the use of ionizers in a variety of work envi- ronments. TUTORIALS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 NEW FC210 - ESD Standards Overview for the Program Manager 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Craig Zander, Transforming Technologies Certification: PrM The ESD Association’s introduction of the Program Manag- er Certification curriculum has created a need to modify the Standards Tutorial that has been presented for a number of years, mainly to help individuals prepare for the iNARTE Engi- neering and Technician Exams. Currently, many of the ESDA Standards and Standard Test Methods are discussed in depth in the individual tutorials related to the specific subject matter. This Standards Tutorial provides an overview of all the Stan- dards, grouped into common test types, based on measure- ment probe and test instruments. A common methodology is used in this tutorial to cover the requirements, applications and specifications for each Standard and Standard Test Meth- od. FC150: Hands-on ESD Measurements & Instruments-Uses and Pitfalls 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ginger Hansel, Dangelmayer Associates, LLC Accurate data is the foundation of effective ESD program management. This hands-on tutorial will explain and demon- strate the proper use of ESD test equipment such as static locators, resistance meters, charge plate monitors, and event detectors. We will examine pitfalls of using these common in- struments that can result in an incorrect representation of the ESD risk. For example, static locators can give misleading readings if the effects of voltage suppression are not taken into account. We will also discuss the effective use of ioniza- tion since ionizers that are not measured, maintained, and located correctly may contribute ESD hazards to the work area. Each student will participate in class exercises to per- form these tests. The hands-on experience is the best way to understand the seriousness of the pitfalls and the benefits to taking the proper precautions. What you learn will help you avoid frequent auditing problems and improve your compli- ance verification program. DD220: Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) Basics and Applications 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evan Grund, Grund Technical Solutions, Inc. Certification: DD This tutorial will cover the basics of TLP including underlying theory, the types of TLP systems available, and how I-V curves are extracted from TLP pulses. The tutorial uses examples to show how fundamental device parameters can be mea- sured with TLP. These parameters allow the ESD engineer to understand a technology’s properties which can be used to design successful ESD protection circuits. The student will gain an understanding of the purpose of TLP measurements, how TLP relates to HBM and CDM, fundamentals of how TLP systems work, including impedance and refl ections, types of TLP systems, importance of load lines, adaptive ranging, TLP calibration, time dependence from TLP, and biased TLP measurements. The tutorial will present examples of TLP use for nMOS transistors, diodes, oxides/capacitors, and power supply clamps, as well as time dependent TDR-O and VF- TLP examples.