List of Audits Offered

ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 [IEC-61340-5-1] ESD Program Assessment and PreCertification Services

ESD Event Detection and Troubleshooting in the Factory, Controlled Environments

1. Comprehensive Evaluations Of Manufacturing Areas
2. ESD Event Charting & Recording
3. Detection of ESD Events, Fields and Ionization Decay at Selected Work Stations Using EMI/ESD Event Monitoring Techniques
4. Evaluation procedures per conformance for the following:

ANSI/ESD S1.1-2006 Wrist Straps
A successor to EOS/ESD S1.0, this document establishes test methods for evaluating the electrical and mechanical characteristics of wrist straps. It includes improved test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance, and functional testing of wrist straps.

ANSI/ESD STM2.1-2006 Garments
This standard test method provides test methods for measuring the electrical resistance of garments used to control electrostatic discharge. It covers procedures for measuring sleeve-to-sleeve and point-to-point resistance.

ANSI/ESD STM3.1-2006 Ionization
Test methods and procedures for evaluating and selecting air ionization equipment and systems are covered in this standard. The document establishes measurement techniques to determine ion balance and charge neutralization time for ionizers.

ESD SP3.3-2006 Periodic Verification of Air Ionizers
This standard practice provides test methods and procedures for periodic verification of the performance of air ionization equipment and systems (ionizers).

ANSI/ESD S4.1-2006 Worksurface–Resistance Measurements
Provides test methods for evaluating and selecting worksurface materials, testing of new worksurface installations & the testing of previously installed worksurfaces.

ANSI/ESD STM4.2-2006 ESD Protective Worksurfaces–Charge Dissipation Characteristics
Aids in determining the ability of ESD protective worksurfaces to dissipate charge from a conductive test object placed upon the surface(s).

EIA 541, Appendix F [Modified] Electrostatic Decay Measurements
A modification of Federal Standard 101C, Method 4046 to determine the rate of decay on a material from +/-1000 volts to +/-100 volts in less than 2.0 seconds.

ANSI/ESD S6.1-2005 Grounding
Specifies the parameters, materials, equipment and test procedures necessary to choose,
establish, very and maintain an Electrostatic Discharge Control grounding system for use within an ESD Protected Area for protection of ESD susceptible items, and specifies the criteria for establishing ESD Bonding.

ANSI/ESD S7.1-2005 Resistive Characterization of Materials–Floor Materials
Covers measurement of the electrical resistance of various floor materials, such as floor coverings, mats, and floor finishes. It provides test methods for qualifying floor materials before installation or application and for evaluating and monitoring materials after installation or application.

ANSI/ESD S8.1-2006: Symbols–ESD Awareness
Three types of ESD awareness symbols are established by this document. The first one is to be used on a device or assembly to indicate that it is susceptible to electrostatic charge. The second is to be used on items and materials intended to provide electrostatic protection. The third symbol indicates the common point ground.

ANSI/ESD STM 9.1-2006 Footwear–Resistive Characterization
This standard test method defines a test method for measuring the electrical resistance of shoes used for ESD control in the electronics environment (not to include heel straps and toe grounders.)

ESD SP9.2-2003 Footwear–Foot Grounders Resistive Characterization
This standard practice was developed to provide test methods for evaluating foot grounders and foot grounder systems used to electrically bond or ground personnel as part of an ESD Control Program. Static Control Shoes are tested using ESD STM 9.1.

ESD SP10.1-2006 Automated Handling Equipment (AHE)
This standard practice provides procedures for evaluating the electrostatic environment associated with automated handling equipment.

ANSI/ESD STM11.11-2006 Surface Resistance Measurement of Static Dissipative Planar Materials
This standard test method defines a direct current test method for measuring electrical resistance, replacing ASTM D257-78. The standard is designed specifically for static dissipative planar materials used in packaging of ESD sensitive devices and components.

ANSI/ESD STM11.12-2006 Volume Resistance Measurement of Static Dissipative Planar Materials
This standard test method provides test methods for measuring the volume resistance of static dissipative planar materials used in the packaging of ESD sensitive devices and components

ANSI/ESD STM11.13-2004 Two-Point Resistance Measurement
This standard test method measures the resistance between two points on a material’s surface without consideration of the material’s means of achieving conductivity. This test method was established for measuring resistance where the concentric ring electrodes of ESD Standard Test Method 11.11 cannot be used.

ANSI/ESD STM11.31-2006 Bags
This standard test method provides a method for testing and determining the shielding capabilities of electrostatic shielding bags.

ANSI/ESD STM12.1-2006 Seating–Resistive Measurement
This standard test method provides test methods for measuring the electrical resistance of seating used for the control of electrostatic charge or discharge. It contains test methods for the qualification of seating prior to installation or application, as well as, test methods for evaluating and monitoring seating after installation or application.

ANSI/ESD SP15.1-2005 In-Use Resistance Testing of Gloves and Finger Cots
This standard practice provides test procedures for measuring the intrinsic electrical resistance of gloves and finger cots.

ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)
This standard provides administrative, technical requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ESD Control Program to protect electrical or electronic parts, assemblies and equipment susceptible to ESD damage from Human Body Model (HBM) discharges greater than or equal to 100 volts.

ANSI/ESD STM97.1-2006 Floor Materials and Footwear–Resistance Measurement in Combination with a Person
Provides test methods for measuring the electrical system resistance of floor materials in combination with person(s) wearing static control footwear.

ANSI/ESD STM97.2-2006 Floor Materials and Footwear– Voltage Measurement in Combination with a Person
This standard test method provides for measuring the electrostatic voltage on a person in combination with floor materials and footwear, as a system.

ANSI/ESD S541-2003 Packaging Materials for ESD Sensitive Items
This standard describes the packaging material properties needed to protect electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive electronic items, and references the testing methods for evaluating packaging and packaging materials for those properties. Where possible, performance limits are provided. Guidance for selecting the types of packaging with protective properties appropriate for specific applications is provided. Other considerations for protective packaging are also provided.

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