[Boatanchors] CMOS Failure

Paul Christensen w9ac at arrl.net
Sun Mar 17 14:32:16 EDT 2019


>This is interesting https://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4382044/What-Causes-Semiconductor-Devices-to-Fail-
Scroll down to the bullet point:
"A discharge causes “latch-up” in a CMOS device due to triggering of silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs). "

Rob, excellent info on the different semiconductor failure modes -- and thanks to Glenn for referencing the IC tester.  I ordered one to place in the tool box next to other convenience testers like the Peak Atlas DCA-Pro.

Paul, W9AC



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