DS/EN 61340-5-1:2007

Electrostatics - Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - General requirements

This part of IEC 61340 applies to activities 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 V human body model (HBM).*This standard provides the requirements for an ESD control program. The user should refer to IEC 61340-5-2 for guidance on the implementation of this standard.*This standard does not apply to electrically initiated explosive devices, flammable liquids, gases and powders.*The purpose of this standard is to provide the administrative and technical requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining an ESD control program (hereinafter referred to as the program).