Efficient calculation of ESD inductive coupling on a conductor loop using PEEC method

The transient voltage waveforms coupled by ESD events are effectively calculated using the partial element equivalent circuit (PEEC) method. The PEEC method has several advantages in prediction of ESD transient waveforms. As a test, a victim structure has been designed for the inductive coupling to be dominant. The calculated waveforms are validated by comparison with measurements both in frequency and time domains.