prSSH EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025

Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps

General information

Current stage: 40.60 Effective date: May 11, 2026

Next stage: 60.60

Originator: DPS

Owner: DPS/KT 7

Type: European Norm

ICS: 17.200.99 29.020

Scope

This part of IEC 61340 provides electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance and periodic verification testing of wrist straps.
NOTE All dimensions are nominal except where indicated.
This standard is intended for testing wrist straps and wrist strap systems used for the grounding of personnel engaged in working with ESD sensitive assemblies and devices.
It does not address constant monitoring systems.

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prSSH EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025

Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps

General information

Scope

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

NOW

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Adopted from EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 IDENTICAL

Adopted from IEC 61340-4-6:2025 ED3 IDENTICAL