ESD SP5.6-2019 PDF Download

ESD SP5.6-2019, also known as the Human Metal Model (HMM) - Component Level, is a standard that outlines the process for testing, evaluating, and classifying the susceptibility of components to electrostatic discharge (ESD) using the HMM. The HMM simulates the discharge from a human hand through a metal object, similar to the way a person may accidentally discharge static electricity onto a component during handling.

The standard provides guidelines for conducting tests to determine the ESD sensitivity of components to the HMM. These tests help to identify the risk and vulnerability of components to ESD events. By evaluating the component's performance under various discharge conditions, the standard helps to classify components into different ESD sensitivity levels, enabling manufacturers and users to take appropriate precautions to protect the components from ESD damage.

ESD SP5.6-2019 ensures consistent and reliable assessment of component-level ESD susceptibility by defining the HMM and providing detailed testing procedures.