Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Transient responsive
Patent
1995-12-21
1998-12-08
Gaffin, Jeffrey A.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Transient responsive
361 56, 361118, 361220, H01L 2300
Patent
active
058479147
ABSTRACT:
An electrostatic discharge protection device is disclosed for use with a semiconductor chip package where the electrostatic discharge protection device establishes electrical connection between connector pins on the semiconductor chip package and ground, thereby creating a short circuit to protect the semiconductor chip package from electrostatic discharge. The electrostatic discharge protection device is manually operable to engage or disengage a ground connection while remaining attached to the semiconductor chip package. The electrostatic discharge protection device is also removable from the semiconductor chip package either prior to or subsequent to mating a semiconductor chip package with a printed circuit board or other receptacle.
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Cronin David V.
Johansen Arnold W.
Gaffin Jeffrey A.
Jackson Stephen W.
Polaroid Corporation
Ricci Christopher P.
Stecewycz Joseph
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