Conformity Magazine- May 2008 - (Page 19) (IEC) Technical Committee 101, Electrostatics. The ESD Association has published 36 standards documents and 19 technical reports covering material and program requirements, electrostatic device sensitivity, and test methodology for evaluating ESD control materials and products. Traditionally, the U.S. military spearheaded the development of specific standards and specifications with regard to ESD control in the United States. Today, however, U.S. military agencies are taking a less proactive approach, relying on commercially developed standards rather than developing standards themselves. Lead by the IEC, the international community has also taken an active role The technical and manufacturing communities will need to monitor processes to make sure they are capable of handling parts with greater ESD sensitivity than they have had to deal with in recent years. in standards development. EN IEC 61340-5-1, Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena— General Requirements and EN IEC/TR 61340-5-2, Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena – User Guide have both been approved by the IEC, and in Europe they have been adopted by CENELEC as European Norms. Summary The ever-changing and dynamic electronics world will face additional challenges as discussed in the “ESD Technology Road Map.” The technical and manufacturing communities will need to monitor processes to make sure they are capable of handling parts with greater ESD sensitivity than they have 901 Sheldon Dr., RTP (Cary), NC 27513 USA mAy 2008 Conformity 19 http://www.productsafet.com http://www.productsafet.com
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