Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control for Lab and Factory Engineers and Managers
About This Course
This course equips engineers and managers with the essential knowledge and skills to manage Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) in lab and factory environments. Participants will learn about ESD principles, the causes of static charge generation, and the impact of ESD on IC manufacturing. The course delves into ESD control practices, including grounding systems, anti-static materials, ionization devices, and ESD-safe handling procedures.
Through hands-on training, participants will evaluate and implement ESD control standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340. They will also learn to conduct ESD performance tests, audit control measures, and foster employee awareness to mitigate risks. This course empowers professionals to improve ESD safety and ensure compliance in critical operational environments..
What You'll Learn
LO1: Apply control measures to manage ESD generation based ESD principles.
LO2: Evaluate and recommend actions to improve ESD control effectiveness in accordance to ESD standards
Course Outline:
Topic 1: Basics of ESD
• Static Charge Generation
• How ESD Occurs
• Types of ESD Events (HBM, MM and CDM) in IC chips
• ESD Catastrophic and Latent Failure Modes
• Economic and Operational Impact of ESD on IC Manufacturing Processes
Topic 2: ESD Control Principles, Equipment and Practices
• Grounding and Bonding Principles
• Electrostatic Field Shielding
• Elimination or Reduction of Charge Generation
• Proper Handling and Storage of ESD-sensitive (ESDS) Items
• Grounding Systems (Grounded Workstations, Grounding Wrist Straps and Footwear)
• Anti-static Materials (ESD Mats, Conductive Bags and Containers)
• Ionization Devices (Air Ionizers for Neutralizing Charges)
• ESD Monitoring Equipment (ESD Monitors and Alarms)
• ESD Control Garments (Smocks, Gloves and Finger Cots)
• Setting Up EPA
• ESD-Safe Packaging and Transport
• Maintenance of ESD Control Equipment
• Common Mistakes to Avoid in ESDS Environment
Topic 3: ESD Control Standards, Testing and Auditing
• Overview of Relevant ESD Control Standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340)
• Compliance Requirements for ESD-Controlled Environments
• ESD Control Testing Procedures (Wrist Strap and Footwear Testing, Surface Resistance Testing and Ionization Efficiency Testing)
• Periodic Auditing of ESD Control Measures
• ESD Performance Metrics
Topic 4: Employee Training and Awareness of ESD Control
• Role of Employees in ESD Control
• Fostering Awareness of ESD-Safe Behavior
• Identifying, Analyzing and Reporting ESD Incidents
• Corrective Actions to Mitigate Future ESD Risks
• Certification of Competency in ESD Control
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma
• Basic programming skill, preferably Python.
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Age Group: 21 to 65 years old.