ESD Standards

For establishing an ESD control program plan and to implement ESD protective measures in an Electrostatic Discharge Protected Area (EPA) it is important to follow international ESD standards.

The new version of the IEC 61340-5-1 Ed. 1.0 (2007-08) applies to activities that manufactures, process, assemble, install, package, label, service, test, inspect, transport or otherwise handle ESDS (Electro Static Discharge Sensitive Devices) susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharges greater or equal to 100 V according to the Human Body Model (HBM).

Recommended International ESD Standards:

IEC 61340-5-1 ed. 1.0 (2007-08)	Electrostatics - Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - General requirements
IEC/TR 61340-5-2 ed. 1.0 (2007-08)	Electrostatics - Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - User Guide
ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 (2007-03)	ESD association standard for the Development of an Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for - Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Exposive Devices)
IEC 61340-4-1 ed. 2.0 (2003-12)	Electrostatics Part 4-1: Standard test method for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
IEC 61340-4-3 (2001-08)	Electrostatics Part 4-1: Standard test method for specific applications - Footwear
IEC 61340-4-5 (2004-07)	Electrostatics Part 4-1: Standard test method for specific applications - Methods of characterizing the electrostatic protection of footwear and flooring in combination with a person
IEC 61340-2-1 (2002-06)	Electrostatics Part 2-1: Measurements methods - ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
IEC 61340-2-3 (2000-03)	Electrostatics Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid planar materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation
IEC 61340-3-1 ed. 2.0 (2006-12)	Electrostatics - Part 3-1: Methods for simulation of electrostatic effects - Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms
IEC 61340-3-2 ed. 2.0 (2006-12)	Electrostatics - Part 3-2: Methods for simulation of electrostatic effects - Machine model (MM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms

New Standards:

IEC 61340-4-6 (2010-01)	Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test method for specific application -Wrist straps
IEC 61340-4-7 (2010-01)	Electrostatics - Part 4-7: Standard test method for specific application -Ionization
IEC 61340-4-8 (2010-01)	Electrostatics - Part 4-8: Standard test method for specific application - Discharge shielding - Bags
IEC 61340-4-9 (2010-01)	Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test method for specific application - Garments
IEC 61340-5-3 (2010-03)	Electrostatics - Part 5-3: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - Properties and requirements classification for packaging intended for discharge electrostatic sensitive devices