The ESD Technology Road Map -  can be downloaded at http://www.esda.org/  

Important Update:  ESDA offers all Standards, selected Technical and Advisory Reports, and the ESD TR20.20 Handbook electronically in convenient PDF format. Direct link                                                                 

Oct  07, 2009 - 3-4pm - UT Supercomputer Tour -  Tour of Texas Advanced Computing Center, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Austin, TX 78726.   Here is a list of the biggest computers in the world. Austin's is called the Ranger - SunBlade x6420, Opteron QC 2.3 Ghz, Infiniband - it was rated as number 6 in the Top10 list  http://www.top500.org/   We had a very interesting tour of the UT Texas Advanced Computing Center.  We got to go inside and walk through the rows of processors and cooling towers.  Pretty amazing to see that many blade processors in one place.  We also got a taste of the visualization part of the computer processing.  A very informative experience.

Nov 19,  2009 6:30pm - Dinner Mtg industry experiences with static electricity  -
Pick and industry and there is probably a static electricity related story that our dinner speaker, David E. Swenson, President of Affinity Static Control Consulting, LLC, will be able to talk about.  With over 40 years of experience in industry, David has been in hundreds of factories and facilities around the world addressing static electricity concerns. From munitions and explosives to electronic assembly, from pharmaceuticals to printing presses, and from grain elevators to oil exploration and more, static electricity causes some humorous situations as well as some unfortunately catastrophic events. David will describe some of his personal experiences across industry prior to dinner at Andiamo Restaurant (Restaurant Link) on 2521 Rutland Drive in Austin.  The cost is $15 per person (a $30 value).    The entree choices are:  Pollo al Marsala e Portobello, Trota Ripiena, and Penne Andiamo (vegetarian style - no prosciutto).  Click HERE for Directions.  The ESD Association will make one check to the restaurant to pay for everything and attendees can pay the ESD Association in advance by credit card or check  by going to PAY HERE and following the directions for payment (refundable up to 48 hrs in advance of the dinner).

Jan  2010 - Presentation on CBE {Charged Baord Event} - Meeting at 3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726.   

Mar 9 & 10  2010 - "ESD Basics for the Program Manager" and How To's of In-Plant ESD Audtiting and Evaluation Measurements - Training at 3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726. 

Jul / Aug 2010 - PM Overview {tentative} -
Training at 3M Innovation Center

OCT  2010 -  32nd Annual Electrical  Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium - John Ascuaga Nugget Hotel in Sparks, NV  (Reno)

Enhancing Profits with Effective ESD Control - Click HERE to read Conformity article by Stephen Halperin & Ron Gibson on seeking  balance between ESD Control costs and the benfits.  Stephen Halperin will be addressing the Texas ESD Association on April 12, 2005, see calendar above.
                The ESD Technology Roadmap has been posted to the website on the main page of the ESDA WEB site. Click on TECHNOLOGY ROALDMAP for a direct link to the roadmap.
* Training Photos: - Click on  "Texas ESD Association April 2001 Regional Tutorial " in Austin, TX
National ESDA Newsletter available on-line -
The National ESDA newsletter is now available to everyone at National's Web Site - www.esda.org - on the main page.
ESD Holistic Management - For a link to a Special Report

in Cleanrooms Magazine, click on "ESD - A Holistic Approach" for a discussion on the latest set of control tools in which David Swenson, President of Affinity Static Control Consulting and Board Member of the
Texas ESD Association discusses the advantages of S20.20 implementation.
Cleanrooms SHOCKED by ESD Impact - "Static levels must go down as newer, smaller technologies are introduced, so it is critical that a static control program be implemented in every semiconductor factory.   See article by Arnold Steinman at Cleanrooms Magazine WEB site by
clicking  HERE
Texas
ESD Association   
The Association exists to promote education and awareness, and to assist everyone who is concerned with ESD in their work environment.   Prospective new members are welcome to attend bimonthly association meetings.
Helpful Links.
The ESD Technology Road Map -  can be downloaded at http://www.esda.org/  

Important Update:  ESDA offers all Standards, selected Technical and Advisory Reports, and the ESD TR20.20 Handbook electronically in convenient PDF format. Direct link                                                                 

Oct  07, 2009 - 3-4pm - UT Supercomputer Tour -  Tour of Texas Advanced Computing Center, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Austin, TX 78726.   Here is a list of the biggest computers in the world. Austin's is called the Ranger - SunBlade x6420, Opteron QC 2.3 Ghz, Infiniband - it was rated as number 6 in the Top10 list  http://www.top500.org/   We had a very interesting tour of the UT Texas Advanced Computing Center.  We got to go inside and walk through the rows of processors and cooling towers.  Pretty amazing to see that many blade processors in one place.  We also got a taste of the visualization part of the computer processing.  A very informative experience.

Nov 19,  2009 6:30pm - Dinner Mtg industry experiences with static electricity  -
Pick and industry and there is probably a static electricity related story that our dinner speaker, David E. Swenson, President of Affinity Static Control Consulting, LLC, will be able to talk about.  With over 40 years of experience in industry, David has been in hundreds of factories and facilities around the world addressing static electricity concerns. From munitions and explosives to electronic assembly, from pharmaceuticals to printing presses, and from grain elevators to oil exploration and more, static electricity causes some humorous situations as well as some unfortunately catastrophic events. David will describe some of his personal experiences across industry prior to dinner at Andiamo Restaurant (Restaurant Link) on 2521 Rutland Drive in Austin.  The cost is $15 per person (a $30 value).    The entree choices are:  Pollo al Marsala e Portobello, Trota Ripiena, and Penne Andiamo (vegetarian style - no prosciutto).  Click HERE for Directions.  The ESD Association will make one check to the restaurant to pay for everything and attendees can pay the ESD Association in advance by credit card or check  by going to PAY HERE and following the directions for payment (refundable up to 48 hrs in advance of the dinner).

Jan  2010 - Presentation on CBE {Charged Baord Event} - Meeting at 3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726.   

Mar 9 & 10  2010 - "ESD Basics for the Program Manager" and How To's of In-Plant ESD Audtiting and Evaluation Measurements - Training at 3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726. 

Jul / Aug 2010 - PM Overview {tentative} -
Training at 3M Innovation Center

OCT  2010 -  32nd Annual Electrical  Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium - John Ascuaga Nugget Hotel in Sparks, NV  (Reno)
Calendar Year 2009-2010 Meetings

* The 3M Innovation Center is located at 6801 River Place Boulevard in Austin, Texas, 78726
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National ESDA Newsletter available on-line -
The National ESDA newsletter is now available to everyone at National's Web Site - www.esda.org - on the main page.
Enhancing Profits with Effective ESD Control - Click HERE to read Conformity article by Stephen Halperin & Ron Gibson on seeking  balance between ESD Control costs and the benfits.  Stephen Halperin will be addressing the Texas ESD Association on April 12, 2005, see calendar above.
                The ESD Technology Roadmap has been posted to the website on the main page of the ESDA WEB site. Click on TECHNOLOGY ROALDMAP for a direct link to the roadmap.
ESDA Recognition Dinner - In a Recognition Dinner to honor all ESD Association volunteers, each of the Committee heads or Business Unit Managers can present an award or recognition to someone that volunteers in their area.  This year our own David Swenson was honored by the Standards Committee and recieved the "Joel P. Weidendorf Memorial Award" for service to the Standards organization.  He later had the honor of presenting the Industry Pioneer Award to Phil Kohlhaas - 3M Retired.
*  How To's of In-Plant ESD Survey & Evaluation Measurements - April 12, 2005, at 3M Innovation Center in Austin, TX                    TRAINING PHOTOS Click Here
* Training Photos: - Click on  "Texas ESD Association April 2001 Regional Tutorial " in Austin, TX
ESD Holistic Management - For a link to a Special Report

in Cleanrooms Magazine, click on "ESD - A Holistic Approach" for a discussion on the latest set of control tools in which David Swenson, President of Affinity Static Control Consulting and Board Member of the
Texas ESD Association discusses the advantages of S20.20 implementation.

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Texas ESD Association
Board of Directors


Ray Bowman, -  President / Webmaster 
Gilbert G. Koss,  3M -  V.P. Education 
Jason Jowers,  Velocity Electronics -  V.P. Membership    
David Swenson,  Affinity Static Control Consulting, LLC -
                      Treasurer / National Liaison
Gary Sutorius,  Stanley Consultants -  Secretary   
Ginger Hansel, Dangelmayer Associates -  Member at Large
Jeff Salisbury, FLEXTRONICS - Member at Large
Bob Renker,  Temple College/Retired TI -  Board Advisor
Cleanrooms SHOCKED by ESD Impact - "Static levels must go down as newer, smaller technologies are introduced, so it is critical that a static control program be implemented in every semiconductor factory.   See article by Arnold Steinman at Cleanrooms Magazine WEB site by
clicking  HERE
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