How to Implement System-Level ESD Protection & Safeguarding Against High Energy ESD Pulses

Elevated levels of integration combined with growing demands for greater cost effectiveness in electronic system implementations (from automotive right through to consumer applications) are increasing the need for IC electro-static discharge (ESD) robustness at the system level. System level ESD is a concern when any IC pin is directly connected to the “outer world”. These external pins have to be able to withstand high energy ESD pulses or else the system's long term operation could be put at risk.
In the latest of its series of informative webinars, X-FAB will discuss the implementation of ESD protection regarding system-level ESD and high energy ESD pulses. It will cover the difference between component and system-level ESD protection, provide insights on how to apply characterization methods such as the Human Metal Model (HMM) and Long-Duration Transmission Line Pulsing (LD-TLP). The presenter will also share best practices for safeguarding against system-level ESD and high energy ESD pulses