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How susceptible are devices in wafer form to ESD damage? And, what is the correct way to handle/package wafers to prevent ESD damage? - Anonymous, Cray Inc., Seattle, WA

Wafers can be just as susceptible to ESD as a finished device. It is the I/Os connections of the finished device which make it an easier target compared to a device still on a wafer. Also the capacitance of the unit has an effect to the level of sensitivity of the device.

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