Electronic Design

Charged Device Model (CDM) ESD Testing: Getting a Clearer Picture

Of all of the component-level ESD tests available, the charged-device model (CDM) test is the closest to simulating real world events. CDM testing simulates ESD charging followed by a rapid discharge, ...
EDN

Understanding and comparing the differences in ESD testing

ESD (electrostatic discharge)—the sudden andmomentary electric current that flows betweentwo objects at different electrical potentials—causes equipment failure and network downtime,thus causing ...
EDN

Electrostatic discharge testing standards – understanding & comparing the differences

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is defined as “the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials.” ESD causes equipment failure and network ...
Electronic Design

Is System-Level ESD Testing Valid for ICs?

Electronic system designs often include transient protection to ensure system robustness for electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. Adding external ESD protection without compromising system I/O speed, ...