scope:

This document applies to organizations that manufacture, process, assemble, install, package, label, service, test, inspect, transport, or otherwise handle electrical or electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharges greater than or equal to 100 volts human body model (HBM) and 200 volts charged device model (CDM). Also, protection from isolated conductors is handled by limiting the voltage on isolated conductors to less than 35 volts.

Processes that include items susceptible to lower withstand voltages may require additional control elements or adjusted limits. Processes designed to handle items with a lower ESD withstand voltage can still claim compliance to this standard. This document does not apply to electrically initiated explosive devices, flammable liquids, or powders.

NOTE: The CDM voltage level used in this document is based on industry experience when managing process essential insulators to mitigate induced voltages on devices that could lead to damage.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to provide administrative and technical requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ESD control program (hereafter referred to as the "Program").