[sdiy] Static Damage to ICs

[J. Larry Hendry]

Static Damage to ICsKris,  There is a nice photo showing a MODFET ESD
blowout magnified 1200 times and some explanation in Horowitz and Hill.  I
scanned the page and you can view it at:
http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/esd.jpg
Larry Hendry


----- Original Message -----
From: Rhen, Kris
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 7:49 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Static Damage to ICs


Have a question.  What is the result of static damage to an IC?  I don't
think I have any, just a purely informative question.  If I shuffle across a
carpet and 'zap', say, a TL072 or LM13700 or the like, what happens at that
electronic level?  What is the mechanism of damage?  How does the damage
manifest itself when the IC is used?  Curious...  Thanks all
KRIS