Requirements for Handling Electrostatic-Discharge-Sensitive (ESDS) Devices

1 Scope

This standard applies to devices susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge greater than 100 volts human body model (HBM) and 200 volts charged device model (CDM). Processes that include items susceptible to lower withstand voltages may require additional control elements or adjusted limits. Processes designed to handle items with a lower ESD withstand voltage can still claim compliance to this standard. Device sensitivity to ESD is determined by test methods for Human Body Model (ANSI/ESDA JEDEC JS-001) and Charged Device Model (ANSI/ESDA JEDEC JS-002) or equivalent. 

1.1 Applicable Users

a)Semiconductor Manufacturers - from wafer processing through shipment of finished devices.

NOTE Some requirements of this standard are not applicable prior to probe.  Prior to probe, the manufacturer should take appropriate ESD precautions to minimize damage to devices. 

b)Semiconductor Processing/Testing Facilities - from receipt through shipment of finished devices. The requirements apply to all ESDS devices until they are considered scrap.

NOTE ESDS Device Distributors and Users may use this standard or ANSI/ESD S20.20

1.2 Applicable Device Types

The device types for which these requirements are applicable include, but are not limited to, ESD-sensitive discrete and integrated circuit semiconductors, hybrids, multi-chip modules, optoelectronic devices, thin film passive devices and any device identified as ESD sensitive by the suppliers. 

1.3 Personnel Safety

The procedures and equipment described in this document may expose personnel to hazardous electrical conditions. Users of this document are responsible for selecting equipment that complies with applicable laws, regulatory codes and both external and internal policy. Users are cautioned that this document cannot replace or supersede any requirements for personnel safety. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and other safety protection should be considered wherever personnel might come into contact with electrical sources. Electrical hazard reduction practices should be exercised and proper grounding instructions for equipment shall be followed.