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Practical ESD Protection Design
From principles and techniques to advanced tools for designing ESD solutions, everything is covered here!
- Practice in 6 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 18 Interactive Lessons and 81 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 261 Practice Test Questions
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
6 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
18Interactive Lessons
81Topics
6LiveLab
261Practice Test Questions
78Flashcards
78Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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ESD protection is the sturdy shield that keeps your electronic chips safe, in other words all, your electronic devices safe. Learn everything about Practical ESD Protection Design solutions in this course.
Master the fundamentals of ESD phenomena, failure mechanisms, and learn how to use TCAD simulations to optimize performances. Explore the latest tools and technology in ESD protection design and become a pro in CAD designing.
- Understanding the ESD concept, nature and impact of electrostatic discharge
- Knowledge of ESD standards, HBM, MM, CDM, IEC, and TLP
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot ESD-induced failures
- Familiarity with various ESD protection devices and their applications
- Skilled in designing ESD protection circuits for different IC types
- Expertise in creating ESD-resilient IC layouts
- Use TCAD tools for accurate ESD simulation and optimization
- Use SPICE for circuit-level ESD simulations
- Understanding of ESD testing methodologies and characterization techniques
- Ability to handle ESD risk assessment, design optimization, and troubleshooting techniques
Course Highlights
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18 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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6 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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261 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
18 Interactive Lessons · 81 topics01 Preface +
02 Why ESD? 5 topics +
- A Historical Perspective
- ESD and the Dangers
- ESD Protection: The Principles
- ESD Protection: More or Less?
- ESD Protection: Evolution to Revolution
03 ESD Failure Analysis 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- ESD Failure Analysis
- ESD FA Techniques
- ESD Failure Signatures
- ESD Soft Failures
- ESD Failure Correlation
- ESD Failure Models
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 ESD Test Models and Standards 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- ESD Origins
- HBM Model
- MM Model
- CDM Model
- IEC Model
- TLP Model
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 ESD Protection Devices 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- On-Chip ESD Protection Mechanisms
- Diode for ESD Protection
- BJT for ESD Protection
- MOSFET for ESD Protection
- SCR for ESD Protection
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 ESD Protection Circuits 5 topics +
- I/O ESD Protection
- ESD Self-Protection
- Low-Triggering ESD Protection Circuits
- ESD Power Clamps
- Summary
07 Full-Chip ESD Protection 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Full-Chip ESD Protection Principles
- ESD Protection Design Window
- Advanced ESD Protection: More at Less
- Full-Chip ESD Protection Schemes
- No Universal ESD Protection Solution
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Mixed-Signal and HV ESD Protection 4 topics +
- ESD Protection for Mixed-Signal ICs
- ESD Protection for Multiple-Voltages ICs
- ESD Protection for High-Voltage ICs
- Summary
09 TCAD-Based Mixed-Mode ESD Protection Designs 4 topics +
- ESD Design Optimization and Prediction
- TCAD-Based Mixed-Mode ESD Simulation-Design Methodology
- Mixed-Mode ESD Simulation-Design Examples
- Summary
10 RF ESD Protection 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- What Is Special for RF ESD Protection?
- RF ESD Protection Characterization
- Low-Parasitic ESD Protection Solutions
- RF ESD Protection Design Example
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 ESD-RFIC Co-Design 3 topics +
- ESD-IC Interactions
- ESD-RFIC Co-Design
- Summary
12 ESD Layout Designs 5 topics +
- Layout is Critical to ESD Protection
- Basic ESD Protection Layout
- Advanced ESD Protection Layout
- 3D TCAD for ESD Layout Designs
- Summary
13 ESD versus IC Technologies 4 topics +
- IC Technologies and ESD Protection
- Technology Affects ESD Design Window
- Lowering ESD Protection for Advanced ICs?
- Summary
14 ESD Circuit Simulation by SPICE 3 topics +
- ESD Device Behavior Modeling
- Full‐Chip ESD Circuit Simulation by SPICE
- Summary
15 Emerging ESD Protection 5 topics +
- Emerging ESD Protection Challenges
- Dispensable ESD Protection
- Field‐Programmable ESD Protection
- Interposer/TSV‐Based ESD Protection
- Summary
16 ESD CAD for Full‐Chip Design Verification 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Full‐Chip ESD Design Verification
- CAD Algorithms for ESD Design Verification
- Full‐Chip ESD Design Verification Examples
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 New CDM ESD Protection 4 topics +
- Misconception in CDM ESD Protection
- Analyzing Pad‐Based CDM ESD Protection
- Internally Distributed CDM ESD Protection
- Summary
18 Future ESD Protection Outlook 6 topics +
- The Fundamental ESD Protection Problem
- Above‐IC Nano‐Crossbar Array ESD Switch
- Graphene ESD Protection Switch
- Graphene ESD Protection Interconnects
- Future ESD Protection Outlook
- Summary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
6 LiveLabs- ESD Failure Signatures
- MM Model
- MOSFET for ESD Protection
- ESD Protection Design Window
- RF ESD Protection Characterization
- CAD Algorithms for ESD Design Verification
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the relevance of ESD protection design?+
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is a vital threat to the Integrated circuit (IC) in your electronic device, its reliability and performance. Which is why it is imperative to create a protective shield for ICs.
Who should do this course?+
Those working in the semiconductor industry, involved in the design and development of ICs will benefit greatly from this course.
Is this course ideal for beginners?+
No, it is not recommended to absolute beginners.
What are the prerequisites?+
It is recommended to have a strong foundation in basic electronics, digital electronics, analog electronics, and VLSI design.
What job roles can be applied after learning ESD Protection Design?+
You can apply for the following exciting job roles:
- ESD Engineer
- IC Design Engineer
- Layout Designer
- Verification Engineer
- Product Engineer
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- Certificate of completion
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