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ESD Static Protection Manual
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4.
ESD Protection Check List
Table 4-1. Check List
Project
Questions
Responds
Control
How is the environment of the work area
controlled?
Is the work area suitable for the chip product
being used?
Temperature
What is the allowable temperature range?
Relative
humidity
What is the allowable humidity range?
Normal
operations
Are the operating methods used suitable for
chip products?
What special precautions are taken when
handling high performance/RF chip products?
Anti-static shoes
Have worn anti-static shoes?
Changing frequency
Anti-static
clothing
Have worn anti-static clothing?
Is it fully covered with clothing?
Changing frequency
What material was used?
Operating area
management
requirements
What management requirements are
implemented?
Which clause covers the activity management
of products and people?
Are they displayed and visible?
Choose tool and
suction pen
What wafer or die choose tool was used?
Are they ESD safe?
How and when to check them for damage?
What cleaning program is used?
Tweezers
Which step do you use tweezers for?
How to prevent wafer or chip from being
damaged?
ESD
requirements
What are the requirements for ESD control in
the chip product operating area?
Ionizer
What type of ionizer to use?
Where is it placed in relation to the operating
chip or wafer facility?
How to clean and maintain? Detection cycle?
Hazards and
sources of
chemical
How to protect chip products from chemical
damage and contamination?