ANSI/ESD STM5.2 - In Compliance Magazine

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Establishes a test procedure for evaluating the ESD sensitivity of components to a defined Machine Model (MM). The component damage caused by the Machine Model is often similar to that caused by the Human Body Model, but it occurs at a significantly lower voltage.

Fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge – Part Six: ESD Standards
ESD Standards: An Annual Progress Report
ESD Standards: An Annual Progress Report
In ESD control programs, standard test methods for product qualification and periodic evaluation of wrist straps, garments, ionizers, worksurfaces, grounding, flooring, shoes, static dissipative planar materials, shielding bags, packaging, electrical soldering/desoldering hand tools, and flooring/footwear systems have been developed to ensure uniformity around the world.
Discontinuing Use of the Machine Model for Device ESD Qualification
The machine model (MM) test, as a requirement for component electrostatic discharge (ESD) qualification, is being rapidly discontinued across the industry.
Fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge – Part 6: ESD Standards
The electronics industry is continually shifting. Device density and technology is more complex. Electronics manufacturing is more heavily reliant on out‑sourcing. The ESD industry seems to have jumped into this swirling eddy headfirst. ESD control programs have mushroomed. Black has been replaced by green, blue and gold. Shielding bags dominate the warehouse. Ionizers exist along side wrist straps and ground cords. An early history of “smoke and mirrors,” magic and lofty claims of performance is rapidly and safely being relegated to the past.

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