4 Tailoring
This document, or portions thereof, does not necessarily apply to all applications. Tailoring is
accomplished by evaluating the applicability of each requirement for the specific application.
Upon completion of the evaluation, requirements may be added, modified or deleted.
Tailoring decisions, including rationale, shall be documented.
5 Packaging application requirement
5.1 General
Transportation and storage of ESDSs require packaging that provides protection from
electrostatic hazards (for example from an electrostatic discharge). Within an EPA in which all
ESD risks are well controlled, it is possible that ESD protective packaging will not be necessary.
5.2 Inside an EPA
Packaging used within an EPA shall consist of dissipative or conductive materials for intimate
contact.
Additional protection can be necessary for items sensitive to < 100 V for HBM, < 200 V for CDM
and < 35 V for isolated conductors, depending on application and program plan requirements.
NOTE Dissipative materials are preferred for intimate packaging in situations where charged device model (CDM)
damage is a concern.
5.3 Outside an EPA
Transportation and storage of sensitive products outside of an EPA shall be done in packaging
that provides both
a) dissipative or conductive materials for intimate contact,
b) a structure that provides electrostatic discharge shielding.
– 10 – IEC 61340-5-3:2022 IEC 2022
If electrostatic field shielding materials are used to provide discharge shielding, a material that
provides a barrier to current flow should be used in combination with the electrostatic field
shielding material.
NOTE Dissipative materials are preferred for intimate packaging in situations where charged device model (CDM)
damage is a concern.