Hi Anthony, Yes, That is the correct spec, those specs are a bit like ASTM specs (requiring special electrodes) . You could perform the test with a commercially available surface resistivity meter. You will want to check the surface resistance and the resistance to ground. Paul Signorelli NARTE ESD Engineer >>> [log in to unmask] 03/02/03 06:00PM >>> Hi Just a further question about ESD testing Before I order the standards, can someone verify that I am correct in my thoughts ------ ANSI/ESD S4.1-1997 will explain the methods and procedures for testing our workstations ESD matting is functioning correctly. ----- Regards, Anthony L. York ============================================= \\\|/// | If requested, please return a 'Read Receipt'| | ~ ~ | | upon arrival of the e-mail. | (- o o -) ==============================================oOOOo=(_)=oOOOo======= | This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may be confidential | | and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to | | whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error,| | please delete this e-mail Immediately. Oooo | ================================================oooO====( )======== ( ) ) / \ ( (_/ \_) --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 -----------------------------------------------------