MadSci Network: Computer Science
Query:

Re: which part of a jfet will burn out because of static electricity

Date: Mon Aug 2 09:19:56 1999
Posted By: Frank Berauer, Technology Transfer Engineer Microelectronics
Area of science: Computer Science
ID: 933085324.Cs
Message:

A FET consists of a thin, conducting inversion layer under an
insulating oxide and a gate electrode. This thin layer is
overheated (burnt) by the high current of an electrostatic
discharge.
I hope this is clear enough. Please reply if it isn't.

Greetings from Singapore,
        Frank Berauer




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