What is the ESD 20:20 Certification?

Electronics has become one of the leading industries in the world, which should not come as a surprise, given the rising popularity and ubiquity of devices such as smartphones and tablets. To meet increasing demands for these trendy devices, the OEM’s that put them together and brand them need to source their parts from even more manufacturers. Many OEM’s choose to work only with suppliers who have an ESD 20:20 certification (Electrostatic Discharge). An ESD 20:20 certification endorses a professional electronic parts manufacturer that maintains a system which reduces the instances of static electricity during production. While static electricity is often harmless, on occasion, the discharge can be powerful enough to destroy unprotected parts and equipment. ESD 20:20 recognizes those manufacturers who have taken preventive steps and implemented programs that reduce the instances of such problems.