Standards

Product Qualification is an Essential Part of any ESD Control Plan

Desco March 27, 2023 0

Product qualification is necessary to become certified to ANSI/ESD S20.20. The 2014 revision only required certified organizations to have and show an auditor the manufacturer’s data sheet for product qualification. Or the qualification testing could be conducted by the organization itself. Beginning in June of 2023, or when organizations choose to adopt the 2021 revision…

Registration discount at the 43rd Annual EOS/ESD Symposium and Exhibits

Desco July 14, 2021 0

Join us (Booth 506) at the 43rd Annual EOS/ESD Symposium and Exhibits. The event will be held September 26th – 30th, 2021 at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ. From an initial emphasis of ESD on electronic components, the EOS/ESD Association has broadened its horizons to include areas such as textiles, plastics, web processing,…

New Videos from EOS/ESD Association

Desco March 5, 2021 0

The EOS/ESD Association offers a variety of videos to better understand EOS and ESD control. Topics include Electrostatic (ESD) Discharge, How to Measure Gloves, Measuring Flooring Resistance – Product Qualification & Compliance Verification, Voltage Suppression, Static Induction and more. Click HERE to view all the videos.

Rethinking the Role of Thresholds in Achieving ESD Compliance When Using Epoxy-Based Coatings

Desco May 4, 2020 0

An article at InCompliance Magazine discusses some changes we might see in ESD Flooring. Read the full article HERE

The New Footwear/Flooring Systems Requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014

Desco March 14, 2017 0

ANSI/ESD S20.20 now requires the Operator Walking Test (ANSI/ESD STM97.1) and conformance to Operator Resistance Measurements (ANSI/ESD STM97.2) for product qualification of flooring / footwear systems for grounding personnel. What is the importance of the Walking Test? It is necessary to qualify the Footwear / Flooring personnel grounding system for certification to ANSI/ESD S20.20. It…

Identify Sources of ESD at the Work Area with Static Field Meter: Measure – Control – Verify

Desco October 28, 2016 0

Measure: Indicate surface voltage and polarity of objects. Control: Insulators must be identified at an ESD work area and must meet the guidelines in the ESDA’s ESD Control Program Handbook-ESD TR20.20. Non-Process Essential Insulators If items that can charge to 125 volts or more*, then one of the following will be used: Remove the item…

Presentation of What’s New in ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014

Desco June 8, 2016 0

The 2007 version of the ANSI/ESD S20.20 was updated in 2014. The ESDA now offers a guided presentation of the changes on their website HERE The JAN/FEB edition of the ESDA’s Threshold details the changes – Significant Changes Made From the 2007 Version To The 2014 Version Of ANSI/ESD S20.20 To download a complimentary .pdf of…

Dry Air and ESD Control

Desco April 15, 2016 0

Most people notice a difference in the ability to generate static electricity when the air gets dryer (the % RH decreases). As an example, walking across a carpet can yield a charge of 35kV at 10% RH [very dry air], but will drop significantly to 7.5kV at 55% RH. In an electronics manufacturing environment lower…

The 37th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium in Reno, Nevada

Desco August 14, 2015 0

The 37th Annual EOS/ESD Symposium and Exhibits will be held at the Peppermill Resort Hotel, Reno, Nevada. Desco has been a part of the ESD Symposium for nearly 30 years. Desco employees have volunteered their time to be a part of the ESD Association’s standards meetings, working groups, and other functions at the annual symposium.…

Questions about ESD Control?

Desco March 5, 2015 0

Question: 1) In the scope, 200 volts CDM & 35 volts on isolated conductors are added. What is the intention to add them? Why are both of them determined on the value of 200 volts and 35 volts, respectively? Question: 2) As defined in clause 8.3.1, “If the field measured on the process required insulator…