Stay up-to-date in the test and evaluation of materials for the semiconductor, disk drive, medical device, aerospace/defense, space technology and consumer electronic sectors for the protection of ultra-sensitive devices.
Static Control Garment Verification to Ensure Supplier Conformance
Controlled Environments Magazine
March 2012
By: Bob Vermillion
Link: http://www.cemag.us/ or http://www.cemag.us/article/static-control-garment-verification-ensure-supplier-conformance
A Comparison between Gelatinous and Tacky Coated Type Packaging Carriers
For Manual Pick & Placement of Class 0 ESD Sensitive Devices Within the ESD Protected Area (EPA)
Int Interference Technology USA
by Bob Vermillion, CPP Fellow
November 2011
This article addresses the differences between gelatinous and tacky coated packaging for ESD Sensitive Devices utilized by the aerospace and defense community for long term storage, in-process, materials handling and distribution in its usage among quality, device and manufacturing engineers.
To read the article, click the link below: http://www.interferencetechnology.com/articles/article/a-comparison-between-gelatinous-and-tacky-coated-type-packaging-carriers.html
JEDEC and Tape & Reel Issues
Interference Technology UK
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
November 2010
Handling today’s architectures in combination with ultra sensitive electronic components packaged in suspect counterfeit or non-conforming materials leads to issues during the inspection process and in use. Issues in the handling of ultra sensitive (Class 0) ESD devices are discussed in this groundbreaking article.
Following ESD Materials Validation Process - Part 2
Controlled Environments
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
September 26, 2010
Comparing Antistats versus Inherently Conductive Polymer Coated Type I Moisture Barrier Bags for Humidity Dependence & Charge Generation at Low RH This is a continuation, from the September 2010 Issue, of the examination of ESD packaging regarding Electrostatic Decay, Static Shielding and Charge Generation. (Note: Figures and tables are noted as continuing numbers from Part 1. Full Part 2 version can be referenced at www.cemag.us)
Source URL : http://www.cemag.us/article/following-esd-materials-validation-process-part-2
Following ESD Materials Validation Process - Part 1
Controlled Environments
By Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
August 26, 2010
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Comparing Antistats versus Inherently Conductive Polymer Coated Type 1 Moisture Barrier Bags for Humidity Dependence & Charge Generation at Low RH. This is the first part of a two-part series of the analysis of ESD flexible packaging regarding Electrostatic Decay, Static Shielding and Charge Generation.
Source URL: http://www.cemag.us/article/following-esd-materials-validation-protocols-part-1
The Dip Tube
Interference Technology
By Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
June 1, 2010
This article illustrates that removal of ESD sensitive components from non-conforming or suspect dip tubes will generate ESD events.
Source (Page 72): http://issuu.com/itempubs/docs/ddg_2010_web?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222
Packaging, Medical Devices Critical To Emergency Room Procedures
By Jim Butschli, Editor
April 1, 2010
Packaging, medical devices Critical to Emergency Room Procedures by Jim Butschli, Editor with input from Bob Vermillion of RMV Technology.
Source URL: http://www.healthcarepackaging.com/archives/2010/03/packaging_medical_devices_crit.php
Packaging's Fight Against ESD
medical device-network.com
By Doug Smith and Bob Vermillion
March 2010
Consultants Doug Smith and Bob Vermillion, RMV Technology Group analyze a method of measuring stress on RFID chips.
Source URL: http://www.medicaldevice-network.com/features/feature81025/
Keeping Ahead of the Counterfeiters
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
August 1, 2009
Packaging innovations must be validated to keep ahead of counterfeiters in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Source URL: http://www.healthcarepackaging.com/archives/2009/08/keeping_ahead_of_the_counterfe.php
Health Professionals Express ESD Concerns
by Jim Butschli, Editor
June 2009
During HealthPack 2009 in Memphis, several conference users and attendees outlined issues pertaining to static electricity with packaging materials, electrostatic discharge (ESD)-protective compliant packaging, and electrostatic attraction (ESA) observations with packaging.
Source URL: http://www.healthcarepackaging.com/archives/2009/06/health_professionals_express_e.php
Charged Up?
Medical Device Developments Magazine
2009, Volume I, see Page 51
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
Safety is priority when using any product for medical treatment, but the hidden dangers of electrostatic charges can often be forgotten.
ESD Safe Packaging Considerations for Microprocessor Driven Medical Devices
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
February 1, 2009
Medical and pharmaceutical professionals must adhere to protective measures in safeguarding ESD-sensitive devices against electrostatic discharge.
Source URL: http://www.healthcarepackaging.com/archives/2009/02/esd-safe_packaging_considerati.php
Steady State DC Air Overhead Ionization: An Evaluation
CONFORMITY®
by Carl Resurreccion and Bob Vermillion
Mar 1, 2007
Using a Feedback Controller can improve ionization performance in critical environments.
Source URL:http://:http://www.conformity.com/artman/publish/printer_153.shtml
Using An ESD Packaging Materials Qualification Matrix for Contract Manufacturing and Supplier Conformance
Conformity®
by Bob Vermillion and Albert Escusa
September 2006
This article serves as a general overview in outlining some test methods aimed at the qualification process for ESD packaging and materials so that the reader will gain a greater understanding of what differentiates one ESD product from another.
Source URL: http://www.conformity.com/artman/publish/article_101.shtml
ESD Controlled Environments Materials Test Methods to Verify Supplier Conformance: Part III
Controlled Environments
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
February 2006
Part 3 of a 3-part series article that outlines test methods for an ESD packaging and materials qualification process.
Source URL: http://www.cemag.us/article/esd-cleanrooms-materials-test-methods-verify-supplier-conformance-part-iii
ESD Controlled Environments Materials Test Methods To Verify Supplier Conformance: Part II
Controlled Environments
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
January 2006
Part 2 of a 3-part series article that outlines test methods for an ESD packaging and materials qualification process.
ESD Controlled Environments Materials Test Methods
To Verify Supplier Conformance: Part I
Controlled Environments
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
December 2005
Part 1 of a 3-part series that outlines the ESD test methods recommended for an ESD packaging and materials qualification process.
Source URL: http://www.cemag.us/article/esd-cleanrooms-materials-test-methods-verify-supplier-conformance-part-i
Evaluation Methods for Vacuum Formed
ESD Polymer Types: Part 2
Conformity®
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
September 2005
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.
Source URL: http://www.conformity.com/artman/publish/article_48.shtml
Evaluation Methods for Vacuum Formed
Polymer Types: Part I
by Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow
August 2005
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. ESD Considerations for Controlled Environments By Bob Vermillion and Carl Resurreccion, Contamination Engineer, Seagate Technology.
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Source URL: http://www.conformity.com/artman/publish/article_56.shtml
