The 2007 version of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 has been updated. The ESDA continues to remove guidance from the ANSI/ESD S20.20 and focus the document on the requirements for an ESD Control Plan. Guidance for how to meet requirements of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 and how to mange the ESD Control Plan is detailed in the ESD Handbook-…
Two important elements to managing an ESD Control Plan are: controlling access to the ESD Protected Area and record keeping of personnel grounding devices – wrist strap, foot grounders, and smocks. ESD coordinators are faced with the challenge of limiting access to the ESD Protected Area to people that are properly trained to handle ESD…
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Low Profile The profile of a right angle banana plug when inserted in a banana jack is approximately 4 times less than a straight banana plug. The lower profile reduces the opportunity for people, carts, or other things in the work area to accidentally disengage or damage the banana plug. Reduced Strain on Cord…
In article titled: Reducing Risk Through Supplier Quality Audits at EBN, the author, Douglas Alexander explains that auditing your suppliers can be an effective may to reduce your risk of quality issues with your products. He notes: “Before you purchase any production material from an unknown source, you should perform the appropriate level of supplier…
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Continuous or Constant Monitors pay for themselves improving quality, productivity, eliminating wrist strap daily testing and test result logging. “The wrist strap system should be tested daily to ensure proper electrical value. … Daily testing may be omitted if constant monitoring is used.” [Wrist Strap standard ANSI/ESD S1.1-2006 Annex A, 3 Frequency of Functional Testing]…
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