Topic 3 Esd Edited

Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology
TOPIC 3
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

(ESD)
1
Introduction
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) are electronic

components and other parts that are prone to damage from
stray electric charge.
It can potentially affect a wide range of electronic equipment

fitted in an aircraft.
Example: Total failure of the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU)
without any visible signs of damage.
Extensive (and permanent) damage to static sensitive

devices can result from mishandling and inappropriate
methods of storage and transportation.
2
Part of the avionics bay of a modern passenger aircraft containing

LRUs which use large numbers of electrostatic sensitive devices
3
(ESD)
LRU Assembly 4
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric

current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials
caused by direct contact or induced by an electrostatic field.
The term is usually used in the electronics and other industries to describe
momentary unwanted currents that may cause damage to electronic
equipment.
ESD is a serious issue in solid state electronic,such as integrated

circuits.
Integrated circuits are made from semiconductor materials such as

silicon and insulating materials such as silicon dioxide.
Either of these materials can suffer permanent damage when subjected to

high voltages; as a result there are now a number of antistatic devices
that help prevent static build up .
5
Causes of ESD
When two objects rub together, they create friction.

A by-product of friction is heat.
• Result of the increased molecular activity brought about by
electrons moving back and forth between the two surfaces.
Our bodies are constantly in motion. When we move against
another material, like carpet, we create friction.
• Results in rapid movement of electrons, some of which remain
in our bodies.
• This exchange
Built-up electronsofinside
electrons builds
us are up a charge
seeking within
an outlet ouras a
such
bodies
doorknob
When we make contact with another electrically conductive
material, the electrons jump from our body to the other
material.
So static electricity is the buildup of an electrical charge
within an object, such as a person, the discharge of which is
in the form of electricity . 6
WHY DISCHARGE HAPPEN?
Because different materials Electricity can be developed

received different levels of electrostatically by friction between
charge 2 surface
Show using Triboelectric

Magnitude and polarity of the charges
Series table depend on the different levels of
charge (electron) between material
touches, friction force and humidity of
Air the surrounding air.
Human hands Increasingly
Glass positive (give
Silk up electrons) ESD is the transfer of electrostatic
Paper charge between 2 bodies at different
Wood potentials via direct contact or when
PVC Increasingly induced by electrostatic field
Silicon negative (attract
electron) 7
WHY ESD IS IMPORTANT?
The human body can

Our bodies constantly feel an electrostatic
generate and release discharge of 3KV or
static electricity. more.
Discharge of high levels

Almost every time we of electricity into wires
touch something, we and components not
discharge some amount designed to accept
of static electricity. such levels will result in
damage.
8
ESD Damage
Damage is not always immediately apparent.
Partial damage can result in intermittent errors

in the computer because some pulses still flow
properly while others don’t.
Users will complain of errors and problems that

are not always duplicable
9
Preventing ESD Damage
Ensure that any

electrostatic buildup in Use special electrostatic
your body is discharged dissipative products. Slow
the transference of
immediately to the electrostatic energy, allowing it
ground by providing a to dissipate before damaging
direct ground path from components.
your body.
A good ESD workstation should

incorporate with:
Create an ESD • ESD wristband or ankle strap
• ESD floor or table mats
workstation or • ESD garments
• ESD gloves or finger coverings
environment • Increase humidity
• Anti-static bags
• Static discharger 10
Protecting LRUs
Dust caps offers a broad line of connector

protection to keep electrical ports and components
free from contaminants, ESD damage and
impact during shipping and storage.
11
ESD WARNING SIGN
12
• Attached to wrist with wire leading to a metal

ESD clip which is attached to grounded object
such as
wristband • ESD mat
• ESD floor mat
or ankle • Metal table or chair leg
strap • Removed computer case - separated from
any components you might touch
• Floor mat placed where you stand
• Underside has contacts that provide outlet
for ESD to the ground beneath
ESD floor • Floor and underneath mat - kept free of
dirt and debris
or table • Table mat is placed on your work surface
mat • Provide route to ground through contacts
underneath to contact metal table or
grounding strap that runs from mat to a
13
grounding source
• Worn over your clothing and provides a

ground wire that can be attached to an
ESD ESD floor or table mat.
• Made of a static dissipative
garments • material that slows ESD to give it
time to be discharged to ground
through the ground wire
• Worn on the hand or fingers that will

come in contact with sensitive
ESD components.
• Can be made of one of the following
materials:
gloves • Vinyl, good for anti-ESD work
• Special substances to dissipate or
prevent ESD transference.
14
Increasing Humidity
ESD buildup is greatly reduced in a humid environment.

• example humidifier
Activity 10-20% RH 65-90% RH

Walking across carpet 35,000 volts 1,500 volts
Walking across vinyl 12,000 volts 250 volts
flooring
Working on a computer 6,000 volts 700 volts
Paper and plastic moving 7,000 volts 600 volts
Lifting a component poly 20,000 volts 1,200 volts
bag
Sitting in a padded foam 18,000 volts 1,500 volts
chair
15
Difference in ESD Generation Based on Relative Humidity (RH)
Anti-static Bags
Computer components are shipped in special

plastic bags.
Storing components in these bags will reduce

the risk of ESD damage to the component
16
Types Of Anti-static Bags
• Usually black or gray, coated with a

metallic or carbon layer or metallic
weave.
Electrically • Metal helps conduct ESD across
conductive surface of bag to ground very quickly
• Carbon slows ESD transference,
bags routing the charge to the ground
• Bags can be used over long periods
of time without losing effectiveness
• Usually pink, coated with a substance
that slows the transference of ESD
Electrically long enough for it to be conducted
safely to the ground.
dissipative • Very little protection to the
bags components inside.
• Anti-static properties of the bag
degraded over time. 17
STATIC FREE WORKSTATION
18
Static Discharger
During adverse charging On aircraft, static dischargers :

conditions (air friction), they limit to allow continuous satisfactory
the potential static buildup on the operation of onboard navigation
aircraft and control interference and radio communication
generated by static charge. systems
Static dischargers:
Static dischargers: a) subject to damage or significant
changes in electrical resistance as
a) are not lightning arrestors
a result of lightning strike to the
b) do not reduce or increase the aircraft
likelihood of an aircraft being struck
b) should be inspected after a
by lightning.
lightning strike to ensure proper
static discharge operation. 19
Static Discharger
Static dischargers
a) fabricated with a wick of On smaller aircraft static
wire or a conductive element dischargers are typically
on one end - provides a constructed out of glass-
continuous low resistance reinforced resin surrounding
discharge path between the a woven metal conductor.
aircraft and the air.
attached on some aircraft to the

trailing edges of ailerons,
Fragile and easily damaged by
elevators, rudder, wing,
inattentive operators.
horizontal and vertical
stabilizer tips.
20
Static dischargers on the winglet 21

A portion of static discharger and aileron of an Airbus A319-100

Topic 3 Esd Edited

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Topic 3 Esd Edited

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology

Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) are electronic

It can potentially affect a wide range of electronic equipment

Extensive (and permanent) damage to static sensitive

Part of the avionics bay of a modern passenger aircraft containing

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric

ESD is a serious issue in solid state electronic,such as integrated

Integrated circuits are made from semiconductor materials such as

Either of these materials can suffer permanent damage when subjected to

When two objects rub together, they create friction.

Because different materials Electricity can be developed

Show using Triboelectric

The human body can

Discharge of high levels

Damage is not always immediately apparent.

Partial damage can result in intermittent errors

Users will complain of errors and problems that

Ensure that any

A good ESD workstation should

Dust caps offers a broad line of connector

• Attached to wrist with wire leading to a metal

• Worn over your clothing and provides a

• Worn on the hand or fingers that will

ESD buildup is greatly reduced in a humid environment.

Activity 10-20% RH 65-90% RH

Computer components are shipped in special

Storing components in these bags will reduce

• Usually black or gray, coated with a

STATIC FREE WORKSTATION

During adverse charging On aircraft, static dischargers :

attached on some aircraft to the

Static dischargers on the winglet 21

You might also like