Jim, All user accessible areas should be tested to ESD immunity.
However, with test setup having RS232 connector terminated with a cable, I/O connector pins would not be accessible. RS232 connector shell will be accessible and should be tested as such. Mirko Matejic ---------- From: Jon D Curtis To: [email protected] Subject: BOUNCE [email protected]: Non-member submission from [Jim To <[email protected]>] (fwd) List-Post: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 1:09PM From: Jim To <[email protected]> Subject: ESD application points Hello. I looked over EN61000-4-2 (ESD) requirements and noted that ESD is applied to any metal points, floating or earthed, that are accessible by the operator or user. However, the standard is not specific regarding the ESD application to RS232 pins. What is the correct interpretation of the requirement with respect to conducting ESD test on exposed pins of I/O connectors? Many thanks for your response. Jim To Force Computers, Inc. [email protected]
