ETS PinPulse 9910 User manual

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Electrostatic Discharge Simulator
ETS PinPulse™ Model 9910
Operating Manual

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Table of Contents
I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ......... 3
II. Description of Components ................................................................. 5
III. Set-Up Guide ..................................................................................... 7
IV. Quick Start Guide ............................................................................... 8
V. Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 10
A. Waveform Verification Procedures ................................................ 10
B. Device Testing ............................................................................... 10
C. Testing Hints .................................................................................. 15
VI. Maintenance & Calibration .............................................................. 15
VII. Warranty ........................................................................................ 16
Appendix A - ESD Testing Background .............................................. 17
Appendix B - Model 9910 components - Detailed description ............ 21
Appendix C - Waveform Verification – Detailed Procedures ............... 27

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I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The equipment described in this Manual is designed and manufactured to operate according to
defined procedures and within defined design limits. Any misuse may result in electric shock, fire,
injury, or damage. For safe operation, the following rules must be observed for installation, use,
and maintenance. Read the following safety instructions before operating the instrument.
POWER
POWER CORD: Use only the power cord specified for this equipment and certified for the
country of use. If the power (mains) plug is replaced, follow the wiring connections specified
for the country of use. When installing or removing the power plug hold the plug, not the
cord.
The power cord provided is equipped with a 3-prong grounded plug (a plug with a third
grounding pin). This is both a safety feature to avoid electrical shock and a requirement for
correct equipment operation. If the outlet to be used does not accommodate the 3-prong plug,
either change the outlet or use a grounding adapter.
FUSES: The Model 9910 utilizes switching power supplies that operate over the voltage range
of 90-260VAC, 50/60Hz. These units incorporate resettable fuses. To reset the instrument
must be powered down for 10 seconds before turning the power back on.
POWER LINE VOLTAGE (MAINS): If the line (mains) voltage is changed or isolated by an
autotransformer the common terminal must be connected to the ground (earth) terminal of the
power source.
OPERATION CAUTION!
THE MODEL 9910 DISCHARGE SIMULATOR IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH
VOLTAGE OUTPUT PULSES UP TO 8,250 VOLTS AT A STORED ENERGY LEVEL OF
ABOUT 75x10-4 JOULES. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO HANDLE THE DUT OR ANY OF
THE OUTPUT INTERCONNECT TEST LEADS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE HIGH
VOLTAGE ON/OFF SWITCH BE PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION. THIS IS INDICATED BY
“VOLTAGE OFF” BEING DISPLAYED AND THE RED LED ABOVE THE HV ON/OFF
BUTTON TURNED OFF.

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DO NOT TOUCH OR COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE. Voltages used in the
equipment may cause serious discomfort, injury, or death. CDM testing, by definition, involves hazardous
voltage and unenclosed wiring. Power down and discharge all circuitry before contact.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS OR PANELS REMOVED. Voltages inside the equipment may pose a
further threat of serious discomfort, injury, or death.
DO NOT OPERATE IN THE PRESENCE OF A PACEMAKER OR OTHER MEDICAL OR LIFE-
SUSTAINING ELECTRONICS. The equipment produces high-voltage discharges which may cause
malfunction of nearby electronic circuits.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH SUSPECTED EQUIPMENT FAILURES. If any odor or smoke becomes apparent
turn off the equipment and unplug it immediately. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock, fire,
explosion, or permanent damage to the equipment. Contact the factory for maintenance instructions.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE: Operating the equipment in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes constitutes a definite safety hazard and may cause explosion or fire. For
equipment designed to operate in such environments the proper safety devices must be used such as dry
air or inert gas purge, intrinsically safe barriers and/or explosion-proof enclosures.
DO NOT USE IN ANY MANNER NOT SPECIFIED OR APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER:
Unapproved use may result in damage to the equipment or present an electrical shock or
fire hazard.

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II. Description of Components
For a detailed description of all components, see Appendix B.
Included in the standard Model 9910 package are the following:
Item
Qty.
Description
Model 9910 PinPulse system 1 See Figure 2.1
9910 DUT board holder 1 See Figure 2.1
9910 40-pin DIP DUT adapter 1 See Figure 2.1
9910 Universal DUT holder 1 See Figure 2.2
Programming Pins 50 Gold plated, Red insulated, .025 x 0.30”. See Figure 2.3.
9910 Output Cable Set 1 Set of 6 “e-z hook” cables with ferrite cores. See Figure 2.4.
Cable, RS232 1 DB9F-DB9F, 6 ft. length
Cable, AC line 1 USA standard, 6 ft. length, 18 AWG, black
The Model 9910 Electrostatic Discharge Simulator, shown in Figure 2.1, is designed to produce
discharge pulses that meet the requirements of the respective HBM, MM and HMM standards to
perform required ESD sensitivity testing.
Figure 2.1. Model 9910 PinPulse ESD Simulator
Atop the 9910 enclosure is the ergonomically-designed 30⁰ DUT board holder. This fixture accommodates
the 40-pin DIP adapter or the Universal DUT holder.
Model 9910
40
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pin DIP
Adapter
DUT board
holder

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The Universal DUT Holder secures the device under test so test leads can be connected directly to the
appropriate pin pair.
Figure 2.2. Universal DUT Holder
A set of 50 programming plugs is provided for the DUT mounting boards.
Figure 2.3. Programming Pins.
A set of dedicated color-coded cables, is included to provide waveforms that meet the specified
HBM, HMM and MM requirements.
HBM HMM MM
Figure 2.3. Output cables

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III. Set-Up Guide
Step 1 – Connect the HV cables to 9910
For HBM testing, select the Red/Black HV cable
pair and plug the color-coded banana plugs into
the 9910 output panel jacks marked “HBM” and
“GND”.
Step 2 – Connect the power cable to 9910
With the front panel power switch OFF, Connect
the 3-pin power plug into the connector located
on the rear panel.

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IV. Quick Start Guide
Step 1 – Verify Setup
Ensure the AC cable is connected, the HV test
cables are plugged in, and the front panel
power switch is OFF. Place the
“Computer/Keypad” switch in the Keypad
position. This switch selection is applied when
power is switched ON, and has no effect at
other times
Step 2 - Turn On Power
Switch the unit ON using the front panel
switch. When the system is initially turned on,
it reads the “Computer / Keypad” switch and
defaults to the HBM MANual mode with
Voltage OFF and the system in the Charge
mode.
Step 3 – Select Voltage
Depress the V PROG or Program Voltage button
and key in the desired voltage.
Press the ENTer key.
The selected voltage will be displayed and the
red LED next to the V ON/OFF button will turn
on.
To turn the voltage OFF, depress the V ON/OFF
(3) button. Press the key again to turn the
voltage back ON.
To change polarity, depress the V +/- (2) button.
HV LED

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Step 4 - Initiate a Discharge
When the voltage is turned on, the storage
capacitor becomes charged.
To initiate a discharge, depress the DISCHG
key. In the MANual mode a single discharge
will occur with each keystroke. (In the AUTO
mode, depressing the DISCHG key will
initiate the discharge/interval sequence
programmed.) Each discharge will be
counted on the display.

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V. Operating Instructions
A. Waveform Verification Procedures
See Appendix C for the detailed procedures for Waveform Verification.
Human Body Model (HBM) – Mil-Std 883E, Method 3015.8, ANSI/ESD/JEDEC JS-001-2010
(formerly ANSI/ESD-STM5.1 & JESD A114B). SEE SECTION C.1
These test methods require system calibration utilizing the discharge pulse current waveform. The
Human Body Model is C=100pF and R=1500 Ohms.
Machine Model (MM) – ANSI/ESD-STM5.2, JEDEC 22-A11C. SEE SECTION C.2
These standards require system calibration utilizing the discharge pulse waveform obtained from a
200pF capacitor discharged through 0 Ohms to ground. The same oscilloscope and current transducer
setup used for HBM verification are used for the MM verification waveforms.
Human Metal Model (HMM) - IEC 61000-4-2. SEE SECTION C.3
This international standard is primarily used for evaluating the ESD susceptibility of electronic
equipment, and more recently to evaluate the electronic devices themselves. The 150pF/330 contact
model simulates a charged person holding a tool such as a screwdriver discharging to an electronic
component or system. The discharge waveform shown in Figure 5.0-10 are the requirements specified
for contact discharge.
B. Device Testing
Place the system in Keypad Mode:
In keypad mode, the ESD Simulator is controlled by the 16-button keypad shown in Figure 5.1
keypad. (To enter keypad mode, switch the front panel power switch OFF, set the rear panel toggle
switch to keypad, and switch power ON.)
Figure 5.1: Keypad