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This document summarizes ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, a voluntary standard developed by the Electrostatic Discharge Association to establish electrostatic discharge (ESD) control programs to protect electronic parts from damage. It defines technical requirements for ESD control items used in ESD protected areas. Some US buyers require suppliers to comply with this standard. The testing organization offers services to test ESD control products for compliance with the standard.

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ANSI ESDS20202014 v620170328pdf

This document summarizes ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, a voluntary standard developed by the Electrostatic Discharge Association to establish electrostatic discharge (ESD) control programs to protect electronic parts from damage. It defines technical requirements for ESD control items used in ESD protected areas. Some US buyers require suppliers to comply with this standard. The testing organization offers services to test ESD control products for compliance with the standard.

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Issue no.

: 02/17/EP

ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014
Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for
Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment
(Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices)

Developed by Electrostatic Discharge Association (USA), this standard provides administrative and technical
requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Control Program
to protect electrical or electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic
discharges, hence reducing product failure rate on the plant floor and in the field.

The standard defines the technical requirements for ESD Control Items for use in ESD Protected Area (EPA):

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre Ltd.


10 Dai Wang Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2666 1888 Fax: +852 2663 9612 Email: hkep@stc.group Website: www.stc.group
Issue no.: 02/17/EP

Though ANSI/ESD 20.20 is a voluntary standard, some US buyers have made it a compulsory requirement for
their contract manufacturers and suppliers to adopt the standard. Manufacturers of ESD control items who actively
demonstrate their product’s compliance with the requirements specified in ANSI/ESD 20.20 is able to stand out
from competition.

As an independent testing laboratory, STC offers testing and verification services for a wide range of ESD control
products. For more information, please feel free to contact our Electrical Products Division at
Tel: +852 2666 1872 / 1814 / 1856 / 1822; Fax: +852 2665 0848 or E-mail: hkep@stc.group

The information contained in this newsletter is obtained from sources believed to be accurate to the best knowledge of the Hong Kong
Standards and Testing Centre. It is distributed without warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind and the Hong Kong
Standards and Testing Centre does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon same.

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre Ltd.


10 Dai Wang Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2666 1888 Fax: +852 2663 9612 Email: hkep@stc.group Website: www.stc.group

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