What is BS EN 61340-3-2 - Machine model (MM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms about?
BS EN 61340-3-2 is the second subpart of the third part of the multiple series that is applicable to methods for simulation of electrostatic effects.
BS EN 61340-3-2 describes the discharge current waveforms used to simulate machine model (MM) electrostatic discharges (ESD) and the basic requirements for equipment used to develop and verify these waveforms.
Note: BS EN 61340-3-2 specifies the application of these MM ESD waveforms to non-powered semiconductor devices is covered in IEC 60749-27.
Who is BS EN 61340-3-2 - Machine model (MM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms for?
BS EN 61340-3-2 on electrostatics is useful for:
- Technicians and electricians  
- Electrical engineers  
- Transportation service providers  
- The professional workers and trainers involved in an explosive atmosphere or hazardous areas
- Electrochemical engineers 
Why should you use BS EN 61340-3-2 - Machine model (MM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms?
The maximum applied ESD voltage level that does not cause failure parameter limitations to be exceeded if all UUTs stressed at lower levels have also passed is referred to as ESD withstand voltage.
BS EN 61340-3-2 assists you with the testing of MM ESD waveform generator qualification to ensure the waveform integrity of the discharge current through both a shorting wire and a resistive load. BS EN 61340-3-2 assists you with an electrostatic discharge current pulse simulating a MM ESD event for application to the UUT for waveform generator circuit and tester evaluation loads.
Overall, BS EN 61340-3-2 specifies MM ESD waveforms for use in general test methods and for application in materials or objects, electronic components, and other items for ESD withstand test or performance evaluation purposes to determine the ESD robustness of semiconductor devices.
