This AEC document specifies the procedure for determining Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitivity of passive components using the Human Body Model.
This specification establishes a reliable and repeatable procedure for testing the Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitivity of passive electronic components. It defines the requirements for component failure, device under test (DUT), and the electrostatic discharge simulator used in the evaluation.
The document details the necessary equipment, including ESD pulse simulators, oscilloscopes with specific bandwidth requirements, coaxial targets, and ground planes. It provides comprehensive instructions for qualifying and verifying the ESD simulator through direct contact and air discharge methods to ensure waveform compliance before testing.
| Oscilloscope Minimum Bandwidth (Analog) | 1.0GHz |
|---|---|
| Oscilloscope Sampling Rate (Digital) | 2 gigasamples per second |
| Ground Plane Minimum Thickness | 1mm |
| Ground Plane Minimum Area | 1m2 |
| Ground Strap Maximum Length | 1m |
| Ground Strap Maximum Inductance | 2µH |
| Electrometer Probe Input Impedance | ≥ 100 Gigohm |
| Simulator Calibration Interval | 6 months |
The purpose is to establish a reliable and repeatable procedure for determining PASSIVE COMPONENT HBM ESD sensitivity.
The simulator must be fully qualified during initial acceptance testing, whenever serviced, and at least every six months.