1         Introduction  The qualification requirements for integrated circuits for both JEDEC [1] and the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) [2], require ESD testing for both Human Body Model (HBM) and Charged Device Model (CDM). Despite this requirement, examination of integrated circuit … Read More

1          Introduction In previous blog posts I discussed the Human Body Model (HBM) waveform and traditional HBM pin combinations. In this post I will discuss the updated pin combinations available in the HBM standard JS-001 2017 and the motivations for … Read More

1 – Introduction Traditionally there have been three test methods for evaluating the robustness of integrated circuits to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage during manufacturing, Human Body Model (HBM), Machine Model (MM) and Charged Device Model (MM). Recently MM has fallen … Read More