Hello Darren, > Where abouts are you applying the ESD? (case, window etc.?)
Metal part of the housing, no earthing available. > What is the kV you are applying? > What type of ESD is it? Between 4 and 18kV, generated by the tip of a gaslighter with piezo. > 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. - The metal part is connected to the ground layer of the PCB - The PCB contains a transzorb like component (one direction) 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).
