electrostatic dischargeTerms, definitions and abbreviated terms

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

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3.1.1 electrostatic discharge (ESD)

rapid transfer of charge between bodies at different electrostatic potentials

3.1.2 ESD sensitive device (ESDS)

sensitive device, integrated circuit or assembly that can be damaged by electrostatic fields or electrostatic discharge Note 1 to entry: See Clause B.2 and Clause B.3 in Annex B.

3.1.3 ESD protected area (EPA )

area in which an ESDS can be handled with acceptable risk of damage caused by electrostatic discharge or fields

SEE: Figure A.1 in Annex A.

3.1.4 unprotected area( UPA )

area outside an EPA

SEE: Figure A.1 in Annex A.

3.1.5 intimate packaging

material which makes contact with an ESDS

3.1.6 proximity packaging

material not making contact with an ESDS and which is used to enclose one or more devices

3.1.7 secondary packaging

material used primarily to give additional physical protection to the outside of proximity packaging

3.1.8 volume resistance (RV )

ratio of a DC voltage (V) applied between two electrodes placed on two (opposite) surfaces of a specimen and the current (A) between the electrodes

Note 1 to entry: Volume resistance is expressed in Ω.

3.1.9 point-to-point resistance (Rp-p )
ratio of a DC voltage (V) applied between two electrodes on a surface of a specimen and the current (A) between the electrodes

Note 1 to entry: The electrode configuration for point-to-point resistance measurements is usually a pair of circular faced electrodes with a defined distance apart.

Note 2 to entry: Point-to-point resistance is expressed in Ω.

3.1.10 surface resistance (RS )

ratio of a DC voltage (V) applied between two electrodes in a defined configuration on a surface of a specimen and the current (A) between the electrodes

Note 1 to entry: The electrode configuration for surface resistance measurement is usually a pair of parallel rectangular electrodes or a pair of circular concentric electrodes.

Note 2 to entry: Surface resistance is expressed in Ω.