This section provides an overview for charge late analyzers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 charge late analyzer manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A charge late analyzer is an instrument that evaluates the static elimination performance of an ionizer. The performance evaluation of ionizers for the purpose of controlling static electricity and static elimination is specified in the international IEC standard. Charge late analyzer is used to evaluate and monitor static elimination time and ion balance.
The charge late analyzer is supplied with a metal plate of a predetermined size, which is charged, and then the ionizer is activated to measure the decay time of the static charge. The ion balance is evaluated by measuring the electrostatic potential of the electrodes after a certain period with the metal plate uncharged.
The charge late analyzers are mainly used to measure and control the static elimination performance of ionizers. It has the advantage of visually displaying the field strength, charge potential, and decay time of static electricity, which are not visible to the naked eye.
Examples of applications include the detection of discharge in semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment, identification of the location of discharge in the manufacturing and mounting processes of electronic components, and evaluation of static elimination products. It is also used to determine malfunctions caused by electrostatic discharges in electronic equipment and to verify anti-electrostatic measures in manufacturing processes. Other applications include measuring the charge decay of tools and determining the antistatic effectiveness of semiconductor storage cases and bags.
An ionizer removes static electricity by generating ions that strike an object. In evaluating the performance of the ionizer, it is important to measure the ion balance, which is the mixing ratio of positive and negative ions. Charge late analyzers, an electrically insulated and uncharged metal plate, is placed in the ions coming out of the ionizer, and the electrostatic potential of the electrode is measured to determine whether the polarity and electrostatic potential are positive or negative and how much they deviate from each other. An ion balance of 0 V is the ideal ionization performance of the ionizer. It is specified that a metal plate 150 mm square per side with a capacitance of 20 pF should be used.
To evaluate the ionizer's speed of static elimination, the decay time, or the time it takes the ionizer to neutralize the electrostatic charge stored in a charged electrode with a capacitance of 20 pF, is measured with charge late analyzers. Decay time is measured by measuring the time it takes for the potential of the charged metal plate to decay to 10%. A short decay time has a strong static elimination capability, but care must be taken with semiconductors, as they may be destroyed if they are eliminated in a short period by highly concentrated ions.
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., founded in 1981 and based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. Its products, include AC-DC power supply units, DC-DC conversion products, and high voltage amplifiers, which are used in mission-critical applications across various industries such as healthcare, telecommunications, and industrial equipment. The company offers on-site support, capable of securing and mounting products, managing electrical connections, and conducting tests as per specifications.
Electro-Tech Systems, Inc., a famous company in electrostatic test and measurement systems, was founded in 1970, and the company's headquarters are at 700 W Park Ave, Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 18944, United States. Throughout its history, Electro-Tech Systems, Inc. has consistently maintained its position as a global frontrunner in the design and production of such systems. The company establishes the prevailing benchmark within the business by providing temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory glove boxes and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control test equipment, including resistance probes, static meters, and ESD simulators.
HOZAN TOOL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., established in 1946 in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronics and bicycle tools. Their product range includes soldering irons for electronics assembly, various types of multimeters for electrical measurements, pliers for wire manipulation, diverse screwdrivers for fastening tasks, and wire strippers for precise wire preparation. Additionally, they also offer chemical products such as anti-rust oils, freezer sprays, cutting oil, and dusters.
Desco Industries Inc., founded in the United States in 1956, is a manufacturer of continuity and voltage testers called the Circuitracers. The company's product portfolio includes component rework machines, bags, wrist straps, worksurface and floor matting, and laminates. It also manufactures chemicals, grounding, personnel identification, material handling, and training products. The company's inventory locations include one in Japan, two UK locations, and nine locations in the United States of America and it also maintains a sales office in Singapore.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Signal Test, Inc. |
20.0%
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2 | Versatile Scientific Products |
20.0%
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3 | Desco Industries Inc. |
20.0%
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4 | Electro-Tech Systems, Inc. |
20.0%
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5 | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. |
20.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the charge late analyzer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 60.0% |
Japan | 2 | 40.0% |