Title :
Printed atmospheric spark gaps as ESD-protection
Author :
Soerensen, Morten
Author_Institution :
Bang&Olufsen a/s, Struer
Abstract :
Printed atmospheric spark gaps as ESD-protection on PCBs are examined. At first an introduction to the physic behind spark gaps. Afterward the time lag (response time) vs. voltage is measured with high load impedance. The dependable clamp voltage (will be defined later) is measured as a function of the load impedance and the local field in the air gap is simulated with FIT simulation software. At last the observed results are discussed on the basic of the physic and the simulations.
Keywords :
electrostatic discharge; printed circuits; spark gaps; ESD protection; FIT simulation software; PCB; clamp voltage measurement; load impedance; printed atmospheric spark gaps; Air gaps; Atmospheric modeling; Cathodes; Delay; Electrons; Electrostatic discharge; Physics; Protection; Spark gaps; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
978-3-9523286-4-4
DOI :
10.1109/EMCZUR.2009.4783412
