my country has established numerous processing bases for microelectronics/semiconductors, automotive electronics, IT and other products. At present, most of these companies' ESD control work has not established ESD20.20 programs in accordance with US standards. The ESD control work of the factory is nothing more than purchasing simple ESD supplies such as anti-static work clothes and wrist straps, which is far from the ESD 20.20 standard. When many companies encounter on-site audits by major foreign customers, they are often rejected due to ESD problems after careful preparation. Improving the level of ESD technology is a top priority for the entire electronics industry, and the promotion and popularization of ESD system standards is an arduous task.

ESD20.20 Certification
China has established numerous processing bases for microelectronics/semiconductors, automotive electronics, IT and other products. At present, most of these companies' ESD control work has not established ESD20.20 plans in accordance with US standards. The factory's ESD control work is nothing more than purchasing simple ESD supplies such as anti-static work clothes and wrist straps, which is far from the ESD 20.20 standard. When many companies encounter on-site audits by major foreign customers, they are often rejected due to ESD problems after careful preparation. Improving the level of ESD technology is a top priority for the entire electronics industry, and the promotion and popularization of ESD system standards is an arduous task.

ESD20.20 Standard
NSI/ESD S20.20:2007 is a certification program officially launched by the American ESD Association in 2000. The association is composed of manufacturers and users of electronic components, and its main members include IBM, MOTOROLA and other companies. The OEM factories or suppliers of these companies must pass the ESD S20.20 certification to obtain and maintain the qualifications of OEM and supply products. Therefore, it can be considered that ESD20.20 is a buyer's certification standard. For manufacturers of chips, electronic components, power supplies and converters, and display screens, if they want to become suppliers of well-known brands, ESD20.20 is similar to a mandatory certification standard.

ESD Certification
ESD certification is based on ANSI/ESD S20.20, which is the certification of the company's ESD system (including documents, personnel and protective facilities, etc.). The ESD standard is a specific requirement for the electrostatic discharge protection control system based on ISO 9001. The standard has clear regulations on the establishment of the factory's ESD system, the establishment of EPA, the packaging of sensitive devices, the processing of various links in production, personnel training and assessment, the establishment and inspection of the internal audit system, and the means of detection.

ESD applicable industries
Including semiconductor/microelectronics, IT, automotive electronics, medical electronics and communications, etc.
1. Enterprises with high requirements for electrostatic protection, such as enterprises producing chips and magnetic heads.
2. Subsidiaries or suppliers of well-known multinational companies, such as IBM, INTEL, etc.
3. Well-known EMS company that undertakes OEM and ODM.

Key Benefits
-Manage anti-static with a systematic approach
-Reduce electrostatic damage and improve product quality and pass rate;
-Reduce disagreements and customer complaints;
- Reduce/avoid duplicate approvals from different customers and save costs
- Enhance customer trust and satisfaction.

What is IEC61340-5-1:2007
IEC61340-5-1:2007 is another new international anti-static certification standard besides ESD S20.20:2007. It was issued by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. Before August 2007, this standard was in the state of technical specifications and had not yet become an international standard. IEC61340-5-1:2007 is an update of the ESD S20.20:2007 standard. Currently, European and Japanese companies prefer the IEC61340-5-1 standard certification. For customers who have certified the ESDS20.20:2007 standard, their electrostatic protection system can also be easily converted according to the IEC61340-5-1:2007 standard.

What is the connection and difference between ESD S20.20 and IEC61340-5-1
Most of the members of the IEC61340-5-1 standard-setting technical committee (Committee 101) are from the standard writers of ESD S20.20, so there is no essential difference between the two. The biggest difference is that IEC61340 is an international standard, while S20.20 is a US national standard. Those who obtain ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification can freely convert to apply for IEC61340-5-1 certification.
ESD certification is based on ANSI/ESD S20.20, which is a certification of the company's ESD system (including documents, personnel and protective facilities, etc.). The ESD standard is based on ISO 9001 and is a specific requirement for the electrostatic discharge protection control system.The standard clearly stipulates the establishment of the factory's ESD system, the establishment of EPA, the packaging of sensitive devices, the processing of each link in the production, personnel training and assessment, the establishment and inspection of the internal audit system, and testing methods.

ANSI/ESD S20.20 approved certification bodies (i.e., certification bodies that can issue ESD certification certificates worldwide):

1. ABS Quality Evaluations
2. BSI, Inc. British Standard Certification
3. Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc.
4. CEPREI Certification Body
5. DEKRA Certification, Inc.
6. DNV GL – Business Assurance USA, Inc.
7. DQS, Inc.
8. International Standards Authority American International Standards Certification
9. Lloyds Register Quality Assurance, Inc. (LRQA)
10. National Quality Assurance (NQA) USA and UK, CN NQA Certification
11. SAI Global Certification
12. SGS SA Certification
13. TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd. Rhine Certification
14. TUV SUD America, Inc.CN TUV SUD Certification

Let more companies establish a standardized ESD electrostatic protection management system.

ESDA Certification Bodies accredited by ESDA may use the ESDA logo: