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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 18, 1998
Bruce Lloyd Artz, Walnutport, PA (US);
Edward P Eberhardt, Slatington, PA (US);
Kenneth Phillips Moll, Allentown, PA (US);
Donna Robinson-Hahn, Center Valley, PA (US);
Lucent Technologies Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for essentially eliminating ESD damage to integrated circuits being subjected to thermal shock testing includes the utilization of a static dissipative plastic carrier capable of withstanding high temperatures (e.g., 155.degree. C.) and exhibiting a surface resistivity in the range of, for example, 10.sup.10 -10.sup.12 .omega./.quadrature.. Such a static dissipative plastic support structure will therefore eliminate static buildup during integrated circuit testing and prevent ESD damage to the circuits.