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The new DIN EN 61340-5-1:2017-07 (VDE 0300-5-1:2017-07)

The new DIN EN 61340-5-1:2017-07 (VDE 0300-5-1:2017-07) 14.8.2018

The revised German standard with the general requirements for the protection of electronic components against electrostatic phenomena has been published.

The current version is available from Beuth-Verlag.

Here you get an overview of the most important changes:

- Technical requirements were aligned with other ESD standards
- A new section on product qualification has been added
- Requirements for packaging have been removed and are now in
IEC 61340-5-3 to find
- References to reference documents have been updated
- The measurement method for testing wrist grounding straps has been
and is now included in IEC 61340-4-6.

For any questions and the implementation of the corresponding requirements, we will be happy to support you at any time by phone and on site.

Or use the KEINATH Training Center and always stay up to date. For standard-compliant and process-suitable ESD protection in your company.

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