The document discusses electrostatic discharge (ESD), its causes, and the industry standards for controlling ESD risks in electronic manufacturing, specifically referencing ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1. It emphasizes the importance of grounding and protective measures such as grounding straps and ESD-safe workstations to prevent damage to sensitive components. Key points also include handling ESD-sensitive equipment properly and maintaining regular compliance verification to ensure the effectiveness of ESD control programs.

1. Industry Standards for
Working with ESD
Components
Understanding and Preventing ESD Damage

2. What is Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD)?
ESD is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically
charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or
dielectric breakdown.

3. Industry Standards for
ESD
Standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 provide
guidelines for controlling ESD in electronic manufacturing and
assembly.

4. Problems Caused by ESD
• Component damagen• Equipment malfunctionn• Increased
costsn• Safety hazards

5. Protective Gear and
Safety Measures
• Use of grounding strapsn• Grounding pointsn• ESD-safe
workstationsn• Regular testing of ESD equipment

6. Using Ground Strap
Tester
Ensure your grounding strap is functioning correctly by using
a ground strap tester before starting work.

7. Grounding Points
Always connect your grounding strap to a designated
grounding point to prevent ESD.

8. Importance of
Grounding
Grounding prevents the buildup of static electricity, which can
discharge and damage sensitive electronic components.

9. Handling ESD-Sensitive
Equipment
• Handle components in ESD-safe areasn• Use ESD-safe tools
and containersn• Follow proper grounding procedures

10. Examples of ESD Safety
Equipment
• Grounding strapsn• ESD matsn• Ionizersn• ESD-safe
clothing

11. Summary of ANSI/ESD
S20.20
Electrostatic Discharge Control Program

12. Introduction to
ANSI/ESD S20.20
ANSI/ESD S20.20 is a standard that outlines requirements for
an ESD control program to protect electronic components
from ESD damage.

13. Key Concepts
• Grounding and bondingn• Control of electrostatic charge on
insulatorsn• Packaging and transportation of ESD-sensitive
items

14. Administrative
Requirements
• ESD control program plann• Product qualification plann•
Training plann• Compliance verification plan

15. Technical Requirements
• Grounding/bonding systemsn• Personnel groundingn• ESD
protected areas (EPAs)n• Packaging and marking

16. Grounding and Bonding
All conductors, including personnel, must be bonded or
electrically connected to a known ground to prevent ESD.

17. Control of Electrostatic
Charge
Use ionization systems to neutralize charges on insulators
that cannot be grounded.

18. Packaging and
Transportation
ESD-sensitive items must be transported in protective
packaging to prevent ESD damage.

19. Compliance Verification
Regular verification of compliance with ESD control measures
is essential to maintain effective protection.