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3.0 DEFINITIONS
The terms used in the body of this document are in accordance with the definitions found in ESD ADV1.0,
ESD Association’s Glossary of Terms available for complimentary download at www.esda.org.
process. A unique combination of tools, materials, methods, and people engaged in producing a
measurable output.
NOTE: The term “process” can refer to a complete assembly process or a minor step, such as a pick-and-place
process.
process assessment. A methodological framework to evaluate the process capabilities regarding
defined parameters.
process capability. Parameters for different ESD risks that allow safe handling of items with a given
ESD withstand voltage.