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”).
IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements*, 2017-01-01 Update
IEC 61140 Protection against electric shock — Common aspects for installation and equipment*, 2016-01-07 Update
IEC 61340-2-3 Corrigendum 1 — Electrostatics — Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation*, 2023-07-26 Update
IEC 61340-4-1 Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors*, 2015-04-01 Update
IEC 61340-4-3 Electrostatics - Part 4-3: Standard test methods for specific applications - Footwear*, 2017-12-13 Update
IEC 61340-4-5 Electrostatics - Part 4-5: Standard test methods for specific applications - Methods for characterizing the electrostatic protection of footwear and flooring in combination with a person*, 2018-01-12 Update
IEC/TS 60479-2 Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 2: Special aspects
BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 history
2016BS EN 61340-5-1:2016 Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General requirements
2008BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 Electrostatics — Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena — General requirements
1999BS EN 61340-5-1:2001 Electrostatics - Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - General requirements
1991BS EN 100015-1:1992 Basic specification. Protection of electrostatic sensitive devices. Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Basic specification: protection of electrostatic sensitive devices. General requirements