The electronic industry has placed a growing emphasis on reliability and quality assurance. ESD damage to Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices (ESDS) can be minimized by using ESD control measures.
- Handle electrostatic discharge sensitive devices (ESDS) only in an ESD protected area (EPA)
- Avoid electrostatic potential differences and electrostatic discharges
- Use wrist straps, approved footwear and floor combination for personnel grounding
- Wear properly fastened dissipative garments
- Avoid electrostatic generating materials (normal PE, PVC, PS, etc.) inside an EPA
- Do not expose ESDS to electrostatic fields > 100V / cm (10 kV/m) !
- Use only approved ESD protective packaging materials
- Awareness, personnel training, continuous monitoring are essential for maintaining a static control program