The ESD Handbook

**A practical and comprehensive reference that explores Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) in semiconductor components and electronic systems** *The ESD Handbook* offers a comprehensive ** reference that explores topics relevant to ESD design in semiconductor components and explores ESD in various systems. Electrostatic discharge is a common problem in the semiconductor environment and this reference fills a gap in the literature by discussing ESD protection. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the text offers a topic-by-topic reference that includes illustrative figures, discussions, and drawings. The handbook covers a wide-range of topics including ESD in manufacturing (garments, wrist straps, and shoes); ESD Testing; ESD device physics; ESD semiconductor process effects; ESD failure mechanisms; ESD circuits in different technologies (CMOS, Bipolar, etc.); ESD circuit types (Pin, Power, Pin-to-Pin, etc.); and much more. In addition, the text includes a glossary, index, tables, illustrations, and a variety of case studies. * Contains **a** well-organized reference that provides a quick review on a range of ESD topics * Fills the gap in the current literature by providing information from purely scientific and physical aspects to practical applications * Offers information in clear and accessible terms * Written by the accomplished author of the popular ESD book series Written for technicians, operators, engineers, circuit designers, and failure analysis engineers, *The ESD Handbook* contains an accessible reference to ESD design and ESD systems.