This part of IEC 61340 applies to activities that: manufacture, process, assemble, install,
package, label, service, test, inspect, transport or otherwise handle electrical or electronic
parts, assemblies and equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharges greater
than or equal to 100 V human body model (HBM).
This standard provides the requirements for an ESD control program. The user should refer to
IEC 61340-5-2 for guidance on the implementation of this standard.
This standard does not apply to electrically initiated explosive devices, flammable liquids,
gases and powders.
The purpose of this standard is to provide the administrative and technical requirements for
establishing, implementing and maintaining an ESD control program (hereinafter referred to
as the “program”).
CENELEC EN 61340-5-1-2007 history
2007CENELEC EN 61340-5-1-2007 Electrostatics — Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena — General requirements