Product

Magneto-Optical Static Event Detector (ExMOD)
A resettable nonpowered static event detector on a chip that provides a unique way of detecting ESD events for products being handled through the manufacturing process.

ESD Detection Applications

• Transients in an IC Test Handler
• Transients during Magneto Resistive (MR) head processing
• Product handling tools and equipment
• Real-time board level IC performance monitoring

Features

• Resettable: The device can be reset as many times as desired so long as the current remains below protection level.
• Static Memory: The device remains permanently switched after an ESD event until reset. Alternatively, the device can be observed continuously to record the time and threshold of the event.
• Small Size: The die can be as small as 500mm x 750mm.
• External Readout: The device can be read without physical contact, using a polarizing microscope/optical system.
• External Reset: The sensing device can be reset with an external noncontact device.
• Solid State: Operates at extreme temperatures and environments.
• Fast Switching: Provides discharge detection of fast ESD pulses generated by HBM, CDM, and MM events.
• Polarity Sensitivity: The device can distinguish the polarity of the ESD event.
• Sensitivity Levels: High or low threshold devices will be available.
• Pulse Resolution: Device can detect ESD events down to 300mA.
• Custom Configuration: Available for customer specific applications with associated engineering development.
• Packages: The device is compatible with numerous packaging schemes such as SMT packages, chip scale packages, and through-hole packages.