Title :
Effects of Electrostatic Discharge on Linear Bipolar Integrated Circuits
Author :
Minear, R.L. ; Dodson, G.A.
Author_Institution :
Bell Telephone Laboratories, Reading, Pennsylvania 19604, (215) 929-7575. (215) 929-7385
Abstract :
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily damage bipolar integrated circuits. "Second breakdown" of NPN transistor emitter-base Junctions is a common failure mode. No external emitter connection is needed for this to occur. ESD current paths, physics of ESD failure, and design concepts for improved ESD resistance are discussed.
Keywords :
Biological system modeling; Bipolar integrated circuits; Capacitors; Circuit simulation; Degradation; Electric breakdown; Electrostatic discharge; Lead; Pulse measurements; Threshold voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Reliability Physics Symposium, 1977. 15th Annual
Conference_Location :
LAs Vegas, NV, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IRPS.1977.362785