Advanced Materials

Evaluation Methods for Vacuum Formed ESD Polymer Types: Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, a discussion of ESD industry practices and Standard Test Methods for materials assessment was outlined describing the types of polymeric materials (Antistatic, Carbon Loaded and Inherently Conductive Polymers) used in handling and protecting ESD sensitive components. In Part 2, a comparison of the relative performance of the polymer types when subjected to a rigorous battery of ESD tests is presented. By Bob Vermillion, CPP.

Evaluation Methods for Vacuum Formed ESD Polymer Types: Part 1
This two-part article reviews the test methods used to evaluate ESD protective thermoformed polymers and describes their relative performance. In Part 1, ESD test methods for material characterization are described; in addition, three polymer classification types for vacuum forming are examined. By Bob Vermillion, CPP