Hello, Where abouts are you applying the ESD? (case, window etc.?)
What is the kV you are applying? What type of ESD is it? My limited experience would suggest: 1. If you are applying ESD to a case, then it sounds like your case is not providing a good enough earth path for the ESD to flow. ESD takes the path of least resistance - and it is your job to provide this. 2. Add ESD protection components. Varistors? Kind regards, Darren Logan BSc(Hons) Development Engineer ------------------------------------------------------- Michell Instruments Ltd tel: +44(0)1223 434 854 Nuffield Close fax: +44(0)1223 434 895 Cambridge www.michell-instruments.com CB4 1SS mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ISO9002 registered: Q6284 * Member BCAS UKAS accredited: 0179 * Investor in People ---------------The dew point specialists-------------- This communication contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copies of it. -----Original Message----- Sent: 24 July 2003 11:54 To: Multiple recipients of list CHIPDIR-L Hello chipdir members, Any bright ideas how to prevent an Atmel 89C1051 from latch up through ESD? It is an existing PCB. I'm testing the ESD performance with a piezo element from a gaslighter. Kind regards, Elbert Smit. -- Author: Elbert Smit INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB CHIPDIR-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Author: Darren Logan INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB CHIPDIR-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
