Standards Development

Scope

“This International Standard specifies the electrostatic discharge (ESD) test methods necessary to evaluate electronic modules intended for vehicle use. It applies to discharges in the following cases:

ESD in assembly;

ESD caused by service staff;

ESD caused by occupants.

This International Standard describes test procedures for evaluating both electronic modules on the bench and complete vehicles. This International Standard applies to all types of road vehicles regardless of the propulsion system (e.g. spark-ignition engine, diesel engine, electric motor). The test for electronic modules on the bench described in this standard applies to any DUT (powered by an unshielded power system, DUT powered by a shielded power system, self-powered DUT, etc.) This International Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic modules.”

Purpose

Following the systematic review member bodies have decided to revise the standard. The output of this SR ballot has shown the necessity to update the scope.