Title :
Experiences with an alternative method for grounding personnel during sitting operation
Author :
Yan, KP ; Gaertner, Reinhold ; Wong, CY ; Ong, CT
Author_Institution :
Infineon Technol. Sdn Bhd., Melaka, Malaysia
Abstract :
One of the major requirements for safe handling of IC¿s is the grounding of personnel. The paper presents data about the effectiveness of using the floor/footwear system as primary means of grounding personnel in standing and sitting operation. It also discusses whether there is a contradiction with International Standards like IEC 61340-5-1 or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
Keywords :
earthing; electronics industry; ergonomics; integrated circuits; occupational safety; personnel; ANSI/ESD S20.20; IC safe handling; IEC 61340-5-1; International Standards; floor system effectiveness; footwear system; grounding personnel; sitting operation condition; standing operation condition; ANSI standards; Electrical resistance measurement; Electrostatic discharge; Footwear; Grounding; IEC standards; Immune system; Legged locomotion; Personnel; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium, 2008. EOS/ESD 2008. 30th
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
Print_ISBN :
978-1-58537-146-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-58537-147-1
