ATSI Technology - Technical Bulletin 26

A Brief Overview

ã EMI 1995  
Developed by Lucent Bell Labs to fight the dual problem
of Corrosion and Static Electricity

Designed to Save you Money from expensive losses due to ESD or Corrosion

The ATSI Technology combines a Static Intercept back panel with the new clear AT anti-stat Technology developed by Lucent Technologies Bell Labs as the front panel. The combination of technologies provides a clear front to the revolutionary ESD and Corrosion protection provided by Static Intercept. The ATSI bag will protect sensitive electronics from corrosion and ESD damage, resulting in reducing latent defects and

solderability problems.

                  Static Intercept protects against ESD Damage:

Ø       Static Intercept is permanently antistatic while the AT has extra long ESD life

Ø       Intercept is Humidity independent (resistivity unchanged at 0 to 100% Relative Humidity) while the AT side is relatively unaffected by even low humidity levels

Ø       ATSI will not contaminate surfaces - the AT was specially formulated to reduce the migration of the anti-stat keeping AT contamination free

Ø       Intercept passes NASA non-volatile residue specification (no contaminates)

Ø       Tribo-electric charging <20 volts and 1 nc

Ø       Clean room compatible, no sloughing (used in AT&T and Delco clean rooms)

Ø       Intercept manufactured in the surface resistivity range of 106 to 109 ohms/sq and the AT in the range of 109 to 1011 ohms/sq

Ø       Non Ferrous metals corrode by reacting with corrosive gases such as COS, SO2, HCl and H2S. These corrosive gases are formed by such forces as decaying vegetation, burning fossil fuels, from ocean surfaces, as well as many other natural sources. These gases are in every environment, even inside clean AT&T facilities.

Ø       Static Intercept protects against Corrosion Damage:

Ø       Reacts with and permanently neutralizes corrosive gases

Ø       It is the only product available that is effective against Galvanic coupling (the corrosion that occurs when dissimilar metals are joined together)

Ø       Leaves no detectable deposit on any product it protects (unlike VCIs)

Ø       Cleanses trapped air of corrosive gases

Ø       Provides cost savings by eliminating secondary packaging or secondary cleaning operations often required with VCI protection or no protection

Ø       Eliminates the need for storage in inert atmospheres

Ø       Environmentally friendly with substantially reduced landfill time (breaking down into Polymer dust) and fully recyclable (meeting tough German recycling laws)

Ø       Effective corrosion protection for the following materials:

·         Silver

·         Copper

·         Bronze

·         Brass

·         Tin

·         Ferrous Metals (Iron and Steel)