Semitron® ESd 520HR PAI

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Semitron® ESd 520HR Polyamide-imide PAI electro static dissipative shapes are a unique and advanced solution for test equipment and device handling applications within the semiconductor and electronics industry. The product possesses the unique ability to resist dielectric breakdown at high voltages, and maintains its performance throughout the 100V to 1000V voltage range while offering the mechanical performance needed to excel in demanding applications.

Features:

  • Resists dielectric breakdown at high voltages
  • Maintains performance throughout the 100V to 1000V voltage range
  • High strength and heat resistance
  • Surface resistivity of 10E10 to 10E12 ohms per square

Benefits:

  • High mechanical strength results in longer useful life of the test heads and greater units (tested) per hour.
  • Minimizes the risk of 'leakage' (cross-talk)
  • Retains its surface resistivity at electrical forces greater than 100 volts.

Applications:

  • IC Device Testing Fixtures: A test fixture manufacturer recently began using Semitron ESd 520HR that combines electrostatic dissipation (ESD) and high mechanical strength, to make integrated circuit test heads.
  • Test nests, sockets, and contactors for test equipment and other device handling components.
  • Other applications where controlled bleed off of static charges is critical.


Polymer Name: Polyamide-imide (PAI)

Physical Form: Plates, Rods, Tube

Features: ESD Protection, Good Mechanical Properties, High Strength, High Tolerance, Odorless, Static-Dissipative, Very Good Heat Resistance

Color: Black

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  • High temperature
  • Esd additives for static dissipation
  • Great dimensional stability for extreme applications

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

IC Device Testing Fixtures

A test fixture manufacturer recently began using Semitron ESd 520HR that combines electrostatic dissipation (ESD) and high mechanical strength, to make integrated circuit test heads. The high mechanical strength of Semitron® ESd 520HR results in longer useful life of the test heads and, thus, greater units (tested) per hour.

Semitron ESd 520HR is the first product to reliably meet all physical performance needs for test nests, sockets and contactors, combined with ESd performance. It is both ESd (surface resistivity of 1010 to 1012 ohms/square) and has sufficient resistance to minimize the risk of 'leakage' (cross-talk). Also significant is the ability of Semitron ESd 520HR to retain its surface resistivity at electrical forces greater than 100 volts.

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Surface Resistivity10¹⁰ - 10¹²ohms/sq

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Engineering Notes

It is important to know how applied voltage affects the resistance of a material. Some materials exhibit high resistance at low voltages, but when subjected to harsher conditions, they can fall. This is due to dielectric breakdown and is irreversible. This chart illustrates the effect of sequential applications of 100 through 1,000 volts, then a return to 100 volts to determine the hysteresis. Since static electricity can be several thousand volts, consistent performance across the voltage range must be considered.

Some materials are very inconsistent and vary on the "grain" of machining. One pair of lines illustrate the typical variation from side to side (A to B) of the same sample. This example demonstrates the need for consistent behavior in service.

Semitron® ESd 520HR PAI - Engineering Notes