DocumentCode
2733168
Title
Printed atmospheric spark gaps as ESD-protection
Author
Soerensen, Morten
Author_Institution
Bang&Olufsen a/s, Struer
fYear
2009
fDate
12-16 Jan. 2009
Firstpage
149
Lastpage
152
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium on
Conference_Location
Zurich
Print_ISBN
978-3-9523286-4-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EMCZUR.2009.4783412
Filename
4783412
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