WG 20 – ESD Control Program

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

Review of ESD TR20.20 continued.

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

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

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.