In 1987, the UK made the first attempt to document the code of practice, and the result was BS5783. It is not so much a standard on what tests should be carried out as a code of practice clause.
The second stage of this work is to convert this standard into a specification in the European Organization, which is numbered CECC 000151 and entitled "Basic Specification: Protection of Electrostatic Sensitive Elements Part I: General Requirements" This standard was published in 1991 and renumbered as EN 1000151 in 1992. Other parts were published in 1993 (Part II: Requirements for Low Humidity Conditions) and 1994 (Part III: Requirements for Clean Areas and Part IV: Requirements for High Pressure Environments). These sections are beyond the scope of this article.
The standard not only includes the requirements for installation, maintenance and inspection of the measures described in this document, but also details the detailed requirements for electrostatic protective devices including test methods.
The continuous development of technology and process and the experience accumulated in the implementation of standards, as well as the widespread use of automated mechanical equipment, have made these standards continuously improved, including making their structure more reasonable, and separating the user guide from the standardized version.
The revision work has been included in the international forum organized by the International Electrotechnical Commission. The newly formulated standards will be published in the IEC 1340 series. There is no doubt that this is complementary to European standards. Relevant standards are as follows:
IEC 1340-1 Summary
IEC 1340-1-1 Guide to Electrostatic Principles
IEC 1340-1-2 Definitions and terms
IEC 1340-2 Electrostatic measurement methods
IEC 1340-2-1 Static charge consumption
IEC 1340-2-2 Chargeability
IEC 1340-2-3 Resistance and Resistance Coefficient
IEC 1340-3 Electrostatic effect simulation method
IEC 1340-3-1 Manikin
IEC 1340-3-2 Machine Model
IEC 1340-3-3 Charging element model
IEC 1340-3-4 Field Effect Model
IEC 1340-4 Standard test methods for special occasions
IEC 1340-4-1 Estimation of floor mats
IEC 1340-4-2 Packaging
IEC 1340-4-3 Footwear
IEC 1340-5 Rules for the protection of electrostatic sensitive elements
IEC 1340-5-1 General Requirements
IEC 1340-5-2 User Guide
IEC 1340-6 Electrostatic Control Technology and Methods for Evaluating Its Effects
IEC 1340-6-1 Ionizing agent
