Grounding operators that handle ESD susceptible devices is one of the requirements for an ESD Control Plan. In fact, it is the basis of the ESD Association’s ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014 Standard. Grounding the body and maintaining maximum resistance to ground (Rtg) of less than 35 megohms prevents the operator from generating more than 100 volts. The…
This is the type of conversation we often have with companies about the handling of Class 0 (Zero) ESD devices. The purpose of this blog post is to shed some light on the topic and answer some common questions with regards to Class 0 Devices. What does the word “Class” signify? The word Class is…
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Ionization must be used when: A process required insulator can be charged to more than 125 volts AND is within 1 inch (2.5cm) of a ESD sensitive item (TR20.20-2016 ESDA) or A process required insulator can be charged to more than 2000 volts AND is within 12 inch (30cm) of a ESD sensitive item (TR20.20-2016…
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.
Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, The Assembly Brothers, share their own expertise on this matter at Circuit Insight. Listen to the audio HERE Desco offers a variety of ESD workstation mats that cover most PCB assembly/handling applications. The newest product design, Statfree® HJ has the highest durometer (hardness) of any of our materials for greater…
Mounting an ionizer in an electronics production area can be challenging. Ideally, an ionizer will meet the ESD Protected Area’s performance standards while not interfering with normal activity at the workstation. The ionizer should be pointed directly at the target area where ESD susceptible devices are located. The ionizer’s fan speed can be increased to…
When it comes to documenting and implementing an ESD Control Plan, determining what “SHALL” or “Should” be implemented is important to consider. Whether a facility already has a formal ESD control Plan, is ESD Certified, or in the process of establishing an ESD Control Plan, these two little words are critical to the performance and compliance…
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This video covers the fundamental principles for protecting ESD sensitive components in a electronics production environment. The presentation includes an explanation and demonstrations of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), the different models for ESD events, and material types used in an ESD Protected Area (EPA). To learn how to build an effective ESD control program that is…
Answer: A wrist strap contains: one 4mm female snap on the coil cord, one standard banana plug on the coil cord and one 4mm male snap on the wrist band. . The standard banana plug on the coil cord and the 4mm male snap on the wrist band are made with a Brown & Sharpe…
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