What is BS EN 61340-3-1 - Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms about?
BS EN 61340-3-1 is the third sub-part of the first part of the multiple series standard that describes the discharge current waveforms used to simulate human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharges (ESD) and the basic requirements for equipment used to develop and verify these waveforms.
Note: The waveforms defined in BS EN 61340-3-1 are not intended for use in the testing of powered electronic systems for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), which is covered in IEC 61000-4-2.
Who is BS EN 61340-3-1 - Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms for?
BS EN 61340-3-1 on Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms is useful for:
- Technicians and electricians 
- Electrical engineers 
- Transportation service providers 
- The professional workers and trainers involved in an explosive atmosphere or hazardous areas
Why should you use BS EN 61340-3-1 - Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms?
The maximum applied ESD voltage level that does not cause failure parameter limitations to be exceeded, assuming that all UUTs stressed at lower levels have likewise passed, is referred to as ESD withstand voltage.
BS EN 61340-3-1 specifies two evaluation loads to verify the functionality of the waveform generator: a) load 1: a shorting wire; b) load 2: a 500 Ω low-inductance resistor, with a tolerance of ±1 % appropriately rated for the voltages that will be used for waveform qualification. Also, BS EN 61340-3-1 specifies HBM ESD waveforms for use in general test methods and for application to materials or objects, electronic components and other items for ESD withstand-test or performance-evaluation purposes.
Overall BS EN 61340-3-1 helps you to verify the HBM current waveform.
