ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1

Overall, both ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 provide comprehensive guidance on ESD control in electronic manufacturing environments, including requirements for program management, facility design and construction, personnel grounding, and ESD protective packaging. Compliance with these standards can help organizations to reduce the risk of ESD-related damage to electronic devices and to demonstrate their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1

ESD S20.20:

  • Introduction: This section provides an overview of the standard and its scope.
  • Applicable documents: This section lists other standards and documents that are referenced in ESD S20.20.
  • Definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the standard.
  • Program management: This section covers the requirements for establishing and maintaining an ESD control program, including the appointment of an ESD program manager and the development of ESD control procedures.
  • Facility design and construction: This section covers the requirements for designing and constructing facilities that are suitable for ESD-sensitive devices, including considerations for electrical grounding and bonding, lighting, and environmental controls.
  • Personnel grounding: This section covers the requirements for ensuring that personnel are properly grounded when working with ESD-sensitive devices.
  • ESD protective packaging: This section covers the requirements for selecting and using ESD protective packaging materials.
  • Handling and storage: This section covers the requirements for handling and storing ESD-sensitive devices, including considerations for work surfaces, tools, and equipment.
  • Compliance verification: This section covers the requirements for verifying that the ESD control program is effective and meets the requirements of the standard.

IEC 61340-5-1:

  • Introduction: This section provides an overview of the standard and its scope.
  • Normative references: This section lists other standards and documents that are referenced in IEC 61340-5-1.
  • Terms and definitions: This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the standard.
  • Requirements: This section provides guidance on the selection and implementation of ESD control measures, including considerations for program management, facility design and construction, grounding and bonding, personnel grounding, and ESD protective packaging.
  • Test methods: This section covers the methods for testing ESD control measures, including considerations for measuring electrostatic potential, discharge time, and resistance.
  • Compliance: This section covers the requirements for verifying compliance with the standard, including considerations for auditing and certification.