What is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)?
EMI sources include sparks, lightening, radar, radio and TV transmission. EMI may cause induce damaging voltage surges to electronic components. • Why are items sensitive to electrostatic discharges? While microchips have grown smaller with greater functional capabilities, the components have become increasingly more complex requiring minute amounts of electrical current in terms of microvolts (one-millionth of a volt). These items are sensitive/susceptible to damage caused by static electricity and or electromagnetic forces. Thus, requiring electrostatic/electromagnetic protective packaging materials, special marking, special workstations, clothing, equipment, and handling procedures. • Are there different types of ESD damage?showNewIcon(“26 Nov 2002”); Yes. Electrostatic discharge damage can take the form of upset failures or catastrophic failures. • UPSET FAILURES result in gate leakage. • CATASTROPHIC FAILURES occur in two forms: Direct and Latent failures. UPSET FAILURES occur whe
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a common problem in which electromagnetic fields (EMFs) interfere with the proper functioning of an electronic system or component. These interference problems can range from an annoying jitter of the image on a computer screen or television, or disruptive static on a radio station, to very serious and costly problems with complex electronics, including the loss of data or complete shutdown of equipment.
