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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. |
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* The 3M Innovation Center is located at 6801 River Place Boulevard in Austin, Texas, 78726 |
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MAIL-IN OR RENEW ONLINE YOUR TEXAS ESD ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HERE! |
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The ESD Technology Road Map - can be downloaded here
Important Update: ESDA offers all Standards, selected Technical and Advisory Reports, and the ESD TR20.20 Handbook electronically in convenient PDF format. Direct link Jan 27, 2010 - Presentation on CBE {Charged Board Event} and non-standard test issues" - Speaker was Terry Welsher who explained his presentation's philosophy, reviewed ESD test procedures, provided a background of "Charged Board Events" (CBE), and explained how CBE is often mistaken for Electrical Over Stress. He showed how CBE waveform is similar to the ESD Charged Device Model waveform, presented the CBE test results and damage, leading to the Industrial Standard/Best Practices status. His presentation generated intriguing discussion among the attendees.
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. The tutorials that these are required courses for the Program Manager Certification curriculum. Training will be at 3M Innovation Center, 6801 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78726. For a course syllabus or directions on how to register, click here. Directions at foot of this section.
Jul / Aug 2010 - PM Overview {tentative} - Training at 3M Innovation Center
OCT 3-8, 2010 - 32nd Annual Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium - John Ascuaga Nugget Hotel in Sparks, NV (Reno) - The international technical forum on electrical overstress and electrostatic discharge featuring research, technology, and solutions to increase understanding, enhance quality and reliability, reduce and control costs, and improve yields and productivity. You will find technical papers emphasizing the latest research and technology; basic, intermediate, and advanced tutorials; exhibits of ESD control products and services; workshops; authors' corners; Program Manager Certification; Device/Design Certification; and more. |
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Calendar Year 2010 Meetings |
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Do you have a question related to ESD? |
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Texas ESD Association Highlights & Events |
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TRAINING and EDUCATION INFORMATION |
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The ESD Technology Roadmap has been posted to the website on the main page of the ESDA WEB site. Click on TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP for a direct link to the roadmap. |
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Click here .* * * SPECIAL REPORT * * *text. |
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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. |
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* How To's of In-Plant ESD Survey & Evaluation Measurements - April 12, 2005, at 3M Innovation Center in Austin, TX TRAINING PHOTOS Click Here |
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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. |
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Texas ESD Association Board of Directors
Ray Bowman, - The ITeam - 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
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Local Chapters (& links) in addition to The Texas Chapter
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