WG 20.20 – ESD Control Program

The committee adjudicated STDCOM recirculation vote comments. The document will be submitted for industry review before the September meeting series.

The committee adjudicated industry comments on the five year review revisions of ANSI/ESD S20.20. The document will be submitted for a STDCOM recirculation vote of technical changes and then move the document forward for publication before the end of the year.

The WG discussed the revisions needed for TR20.20 “Handbook for the Development of an Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for the Protection of Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment”

Sections are being sent to WG Chairs to address any changes needed for their particular focus. 

The WG performed an initial review of a proposed FAQ for the new ESD Engineer. Although work continues, the WG is mostly dormant

The task team reviewed the revised wrist straps and gloves sections of ESD TR20.20.

Review of ESD TR20.20 continued.

The committee adjudicated STDCOM VBM comments. A technical change was made, and there are No votes, so a STDCOM recirculation vote will be held before the June meeting series.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee was able to give a status update, as well as review proposed Annex C- Tailoring examples.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20 with adjudication of WG member and TAS comments.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20. A decision was made to remove continuous monitors from an annex. A task team will be formed between WG 97 and WG 1 for further discussion and direction.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20 with a discussion on insulators.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and a presentation was given on including IC data.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20 including discussions on the scope, definitions, insulators and packaging additions, and a statement of direction annex. Presentations were given on e-fields and ionization issues.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee continued discussions on the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20.

Summary of meeting activities:

The committee started the five-year review of ANSI/ESD S20.20.