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Human body model electrostatic discharge tester using metal oxide semiconductor-controlled thyristors

  • Dong Yun Jung (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Kun Sik Park (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Sang In Kim (KAPSEUNG Power System) ;
  • Sungkyu Kwon (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Doo Hyung Cho (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Hyun Gyu Jang (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Jongil Won (ICT Creative Research Laboratory, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) ;
  • Jong-Won Lim (DMC Convergence Research Department, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute)
  • Received : 2022.02.23
  • Accepted : 2022.06.23
  • Published : 2023.06.20
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Abstract

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing for human body model tests is an essential part of the reliability evaluation of electronic/electrical devices and components. However, global environmental concerns have called for the need to replace the mercury-wetted relay switches, which have been used in ESD testers. Therefore, herein, we propose an ESD tester using metal oxide semiconductor-controlled thyristor (MCT) devices with a significantly higher rising rate of anode current (di/dt) characteristics. These MCTs, which have a breakdown voltage beyond 3000 V, were developed through an in-house foundry. As a replacement for the existing mercury relays, the proposed ESD tester with the developed MCT satisfies all the requirements stipulated in the JS-001 standard for conditions at or below 2000 V. Moreover, unlike traditional relays, the proposed ESD tester does not generate resonance; therefore, no additional circuitry is required for resonant removal. To the best of our knowledge, the proposed ESD tester is the first study to meet the JS-001 specification by applying a new switch instead of an existing mercury-wetted relay.

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Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank Mr. Choi and Mr. Jang from JMJ Korea for their help with die and wire bonding.

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