ESD in Silicon Integrated Circuits, Second Edition

* Examines the various methods available for circuit protection, including coverage of the newly developed ESD circuit protection schemes for VLSI circuits.
* Provides guidance on the implementation of circuit protection measures.
* Includes new sections on ESD design rules, layout approaches, package effects, and circuit concepts.
* Reviews the new Charged Device Model (CDM) test method and evaluates design requirements necessary for circuit protection.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–7):
Chapter 2 ESD Phenomenon (pages 8–16):
Chapter 3 Test Methods (pages 17–67):
Chapter 4 Physics and Operation of ESD Protection Circuit Elements (pages 68–104):
Chapter 5 ESD Protection Circuit Design Concepts and Strategy (pages 105–125):
Chapter 6 Design and Layout Requirements (pages 126–187):
Chapter 7 Advanced Protection Design (pages 188–227):
Chapter 8 Failure Modes, Reliability Issues, and Case Studies (pages 228–281):
Chapter 9 Influence of Processing on ESD (pages 282–325):
Chapter 10 Device Modeling of High Current Effects (pages 326–349):
Chapter 11 Circuit Simulation Basics, Approaches, and Applications (pages 350–393):
Chapter 12 Conclusion (pages 394–400):