Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

Question 1

What does ESD stand for?

Answer 1

Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

Question 2

What does ESDS stand for?

Answer 2

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices

Question 3

Why do more modern aircraft computers fail more than older ones?

Answer 3

There is more vulnerability with the materials used due to ESD

Question 4

How much as a percentage of ESD problems in circuit boards are only partial failures?

Answer 4

80%-90%

Question 5

What are the Factors of Static Electricity and name the effects

Answer 5

Humidity - more dry, greater static charge
Temperature - more cold, greater static charge
Type of Material - use of insulators, greater static charge
Form of Movement - Friction, greater static charge

Question 6

What approximately is the lowest voltage that can cause damage to ESDs?

Answer 6

100V

Question 7

What is an Integrated Circuit?

Answer 7

An electronic circuit which performs the same functions as a larger circuit but is made from discrete components

Question 8

What will happen if integrated circuits are in the path of electrostatic charge ?

Answer 8

Uncontrolled current will flow and can cause damage to the circuit and its material

Question 9

Results from an ESD are?

Answer 9

Local overheat, evaporation, layer split, bending and holes