ESD in Silicon Integrated Circuits [Hardcover]

* Examines the various methods available for circuit protection, including coverage of the newly developed ESD circuit protection schemes for VLSI circuits.
* Provides guidance on the implementation of circuit protection measures.
* Includes new sections on ESD design rules, layout approaches, package effects, and circuit concepts.
* Reviews the new Charged Device Model (CDM) test method and evaluates design requirements necessary for circuit protection.Preface

1. Introduction

Background

The ESD Problem

Protecting against ESD

Outline of the Book

2. ESD Phenomenon

Introduction

Electrostatic Voltage

Discharge

ESD Stress Models

3. Test Methods

Introduction

Human Body Model (HBM)

Machine Model (MM)

Charged Device Model (CDM)

Socket Device Model (SDM)

Metrology, Calibration, Verification

Transmission Line Pulsing (TLP)

Failure Criteria

Summary

4 Physics and Operation of ESD Protection Circuits

Introduction

Resistors

Diodes

Transistor Operation

Transistor Operation Under ESD Conditions

Electrothermal Effects

SCR Operation

Conclusion

5 ESD Protection Design Concepts and Strategy

The Qualities of Good ESD Protection

ESD Protection Design Methods

Selecting an ESD Strategy

Summary

6 Design and Layout Requirements
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