CLAUSE CODE: QC35-N    This clause was archived as of 12/30/2008
  CLAUSE TITLE: Electrostatic Discharge Protection (ESD) Program and Packaging


QC35-N ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION PROGRAM AND PACKAGING [NASA AQC29]:

 

Contractor shall document and implement an ESD Protection Program in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD Association Standard for the Development of an Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (excluding electrically initiated explosive devices).

EEE Parts shall be properly packaged and identified as required in ANSI/ESD S20.20. All EEE parts shall be placed in conductive or static-dissipative packages, tubes, carriers, conductive bags, etc., for shipment. The packaging must be clearly labeled to indicate that it contains electrostatic sensitive parts and the level of sensitivity, if it is below 100 volts. Electrical parts that may be used or shipped in conjunction with ESD sensitive parts shall be treated as ESD sensitive.