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Product Updates

Thermonics has now incorporated a thermal air ionization (T-ION) module as a standard feature on its line of T-2500 Precision Temperature Forcing Systems.

Electrostatic charges can be caused by dry air being forced onto non-conductive surfaces or an ungrounded conductive surface such as the metal lid on a semiconductor device. The friction of the air on these surfaces can create a triboelectric charge upwards of a thousand volts, triggering an ESD event that is capable of damaging the device under test (DUT). 

The air ionizer module, utilizing a corona-based design, adds positive and negative ions to the thermal air stream, neutralizing the formation of the triboelectric charge. The ionizer will also remove any previously existing static charge from the surface, if one is present. Specifically, the ionizer will reduce an existing charge of ±1500 volts down to ±20 volts in less than 10 seconds . Proprietary, built-in technology ensures the ion balance and eliminates the need for ionizer calibration. 

The performance specifications of the Thermonics T-2500 series are not affected by the addition of the T-ION module. Features on various systems may include: 



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