RTCA DO-160 Section 25


RTCA DO-160 Section 25: Electrostatic Discharge

The electrostatic discharge test is designed to determine the immunity or the ability of equipment to perform its intended function without permanent degradation of performance as a result of an air discharged electrostatic pulse.

The immunity to electrostatic discharge shall be determined by the ability of the equipment under test (EUT) to withstand a series of electrostatic discharge pulses at a test level of 15,000 volts, directed at specific human contact locations on the EUT.

The quantity of pulses shall be ten (10) in each of the selected locations and in both positive and negative voltage polarities (10 positive and 10 negative).

Equipment Category

Category A - Electronic equipment that is installed or operated during normal operation and/or maintenance of the aircraft.

This test is applicable for all equipment and surfaces which are accessible during normal operation and/or maintenance of the aircraft. This test is not applicable to connector pins.

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