SKY77324 Datasheet, PDF (17/24 Pages) Skyworks Solutions Inc. – iPAC PAM for Quad-Band GSM / GPRS

iPAC™ PAM FOR QUAD-BAND GSM / GPRS
DATA SHEET • SKY77324
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity
The SKY77324 is a Class I device. Figure 7 lists the Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD) immunity level for each pin of the SKY77324
module. The numbers specify the ESD threshold levels for each
pin where the I-V curve between the pin and ground starts to
show degradation.
ESD testing was performed in compliance with MIL-STD-883E
Method 3015.7 using the Human Body Model. If the magnitude of
ESD damage threshold is found to consistently exceed 2000 volts,
this so is indicated. If the ESD damage threshold below 2000 volts
is measured for either polarity, numbers are indicated that
represent worst case values observed in product characterization.
Figure 7. ESD Sensitivity Areas (Top View)
Various failure criteria can be utilized when performing ESD
testing. Many vendors employ relaxed ESD failure standards,
which fail devices only after “the pin fails the electrical
specification limits” or “the pin becomes completely non-
functional”. Skyworks’ most stringent criteria fail devices as soon
as the pin begins to show any degradation on a curve tracer. To
avoid ESD damage, both latent and visible, it is very important that
the product assembly and test areas follow the Class-1 ESD
handling precautions listed in
Table 5.
Table 5. Precautions for Handling GaAs IC based Products to Avoid ESD Induced Damage
Personnel Grounding
Facility
Wrist Straps
Conductive Smocks, Gloves and Finger Cots
Antistatic ID Badges
Relative Humidity Control and Air Ionizers
Dissipative Floors (less than 10⁹ Ω to GND)
Protective Workstation
Protective Packaging & Transportation
Dissipative Table Tops
Protective Test Equipment (Properly Grounded)
Grounded Tip Soldering Irons
Conductive Solder Suckers
Static Sensors
Bags and Pouches (Faraday Shield)
Protective Tote Boxes (Conductive Static Shielding)
Protective Trays
Grounded Carts
Protective Work Order Holders
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [e-mail] • www.skyworksinc.com
103123C • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential information. • Products and product information are subject to change without notice. • January 7, 2004
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