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Date 5/3/2012 Date Date Electrostatic Discharge Control Plan for the Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts and Assemblies Size Document Number Rev

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Hine Automation 1. Purpose 1.1. The purpose of this document is to outline a plan from which to execute a program for the control of handling items that are sensitive to and may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. 2. Scope 2.1. This document covers the handling requirements for static sensitive electronic parts and assemblies, and the procedures to be followed from the receipt of these parts to the completion of component assembly. 3. Personnel Safety 3.1. The procedures and equipment described in this document may expose personnel to hazardous electrical conditions. Users of this document are responsible for selecting equipment that complies with applicable laws, regulatory codes, and both external and internal policy. Users are cautioned that this document cannot replace or supersede any requirements for personal safety. 4. Definitions Conductive ............................... Material that contains movable electric charges (typically metallic) Earth Ground ............................ The reference point in an electrical circuit from which other voltages are measured ESD ............................................ Electrostatic Discharge ESDS .......................................... Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive MRB .......................................... Material Review Board NCMR........................................ Non-Conforming Material Report Nonconductive ......................... Material that has few mobile charges and supports only insignificant electric current (typically plastics and other polymers) PCB............................................ Printed Circuit Board RMA .......................................... Return Material Authorization Static Electricity ........................ A stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction Electrostatic Discharge............. The release of built up static electricity when two conductive objects come into contact

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Hine Automation 5. Introduction 5.1. Microelectronic devices such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), chips, and other components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). An ESD of as few as 110 volts can damage or disrupt the functioning of such devices. Imagine the damage possible from the 35,000 volts (or more) that a human can generate on a dry winter day simply by walking across a carpet. Humans are capable of generating as much as 6,000 volts just working at a bench. See Table 1 for a listing of common manufacturing activities and the charge they produce. 5.2. There are two kinds of damage that can be caused by static charge. The more severe kind results in complete failure of the PC board or component. This kind of damage is relatively simple, although often more expensive, to remedy by replacing the affected item(s). The second kind of damage results in a degradation or weakening which does not result in an outright failure of the component. This kind of damage is difficult to detect and often results in faulty performance and intermittent failures. See Table 2 for examples of common electronic components and the amount of electrostatic charge it takes to damage them. 5.3. To minimize the risk of ESDS component damage, we prevent static build-up and promptly remove any existing charge. Grounding is effective, if the carrier of the static charge is conductive, such as the human body. To protect components from nonconductive carriers of static charges such as plastic boxes, components are placed in anti-static/static-shielding bags and/or bins. Typical Electrostatic Voltages (V) Means of Generation 10-20 Percent Relative Humidity Walking Across Carpet 35,000 Walking Over Vinyl Floor 12,000 Working At A Bench 6,000 Vinyl Envelopes For Work Instructions 7,000 Poly Bag Picked Up At Bench 20,000 Work Chair Padded With Poly Foam 18,000 Triggering a Vacuum Solder Sucker 8,000 Remove Packaging From PCB 26,000
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65-90 Percent Relative Humidity 1,500 250 100 600 1,200 1,500 700 5,500

Typical Susceptibility of Devices to ESD Damage Type of Device Amount of ESD to Cause Damage Bipolar Transistor 380 to 7000 Volts CMOS Logic Device 250 to 3000 Volts EPROM Device 100 Volts Film Resistors 300 to 3000 Volts TTL Logic Device 1000 to 25000 Volts Microprocessor < 10 Volts
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Hine Automation 6. General Rules 6.1. Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) parts shall only be removed from their antistatic/static-shielding bags by a person who is properly grounded. 6.2. When taken out of their anti-static/static-shielding bags, ESDS parts shall never be placed over, or on, a surface which has not been properly grounded. 6.3. ESDS parts shall be handled in such a way that the body does not come in contact with the conductor paths and board components. Handle ESDS parts in such a way that they will not suffer damage from mishandling or from electric shock. 6.4. Systems must be powered down before servicing, installing, or removing, any and all connectors, printed circuit boards (PCBs), or individual electronic components. 6.5. Handle all suspected defective boards or components with the same care as new parts. This helps eliminate further damage caused by mishandling. Do not strip suspected defective PCBs for parts. 6.5.1. Fill out the required NCMR/Rejected Tag(s) and place in MRB bin. 6.5.2. Parts must be returned to vendor in anti-static/static-shielding bags for acceptance. Do not place ESDS parts and paperwork in the same bag!!! 7. ESD Controlled Area 7.1. The controlled area is an area for fabrication, assembly, or inspection that has limited access and has a static free work area. 7.2. The static free work area is equipped with: Appropriate signage designating the area as an ESD Controlled workspace Static dissipative floor finishing Personal heel ground straps Conductive work surfaces connected to earth ground Personal wrist ground straps Grounded tools and equipment 7.3. Grounding/Bonding Systems shall be used to ensure that ESDS items, personnel, and any other conductors are at the same electrical potential. 7.4. While handling ESES items all personnel are to be bonded or electrically connected to earth ground using a heel strap worn in accordance with manufacturers instructions or, if sitting, a personal wrist strap connected to the conductive work surface. 8. Receiving 8.1. Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) parts are to be delivered to Hine Automation (Hine) in ESD protective packaging that is externally identified as ESDS by an industry approved label (MIL-STD-129N or equivalent). The bag must also be appropriately labeled with its contents including, but not limited to, the Hine Automation part number. 8.2. Receiving personnel will check the packaging for defects or damage caused by mishandling during shipment. 8.3. All ESDS parts are to be received to an ESD Controlled Quality Assurance workstation.

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Hine Automation 9. Incoming Inspection and Testing 9.1. Parts must be inspected at an ESD Controlled workstation where all equipment at the workstation has been verified to be within operating parameters. 9.2. Within 48 hours of receipt, a qualified technician will inspect the parts for the following: Damage caused by mishandling Serial number is present and will be easily visible when the part is installed All jumpers are present and installed in their default configuration Operational verification using Hine test fixture 9.3. For parts that PASS incoming inspection and testing: 9.3.1. Place all parts in anti-static/static-shielding bags. 9.3.2. Fill out an Inspection Tag (200-0009) with all pertinent information. Do not place ESDS parts and paperwork in the same bag!!! 9.3.3. Place on Quality Assurance Completed cart in conductive bin. 9.3.4. Receiving personnel will transfer the parts to Hine Stock. 9.4. For parts that FAIL incoming inspection and testing: 9.4.1. Place all parts in anti-static/static-shielding bags. Parts must be returned to vendor in anti-static/static-shielding bags for acceptance. 9.4.2. Fill out the required NCMR/Rejected Tag(s) and place in MRB bin in conductive bin. Do not place ESDS parts and paperwork in the same bag!!! 9.4.3. Materials Control Personnel will process the NCMR/RMA and return to vendor for inspection and root cause analysis. 10. Storage 10.1. ESDS parts will be stored in anti-static/static-shielding bags and in approved conductive bins located on a stock cart designated for the storage of electrical components and subassemblies. 11. Assembly 11.1. Assembly will take place in a controlled area as described in Section 7.

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