What are the Environmental Reliability Test Standards for Electronic Products
January 17, 2022
Product reliability refers to the ability of a product to perform a specified function within a specified time under specified conditions.
Common test standards are as follows:
1. Salt Spray Test
Salt Spray Test Equipment
■Artificial atmosphere corrosion test Salt spray test ISO 9227:2017
■Environmental testing Part 2: Test methods Test Kb: Salt spray, alternating (sodium chloride solution) IEC 60068-2-52:2017
■Standard Practice for Salt Spray Testing Equipment ASTM B117-19
■Standard Practice for Salt Spray Testing ASTM G85-19
2. High Low Temperature Test
■Environmental Testing Part 2-1 Test A: Low Temperature Test Method IEC 60068-2-1:2007
■Environmental testing of electrical and electronic products - Part 2: Test methods Test A: Low temperature EN 60068-2-1:2007
3. Waterproof Test
■Enclosure rating (IP code) against water ingress IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013 /COR1:2019
■Enclosure rating (IP code) against water entry EN 60529:1991/A2:2013/AC:2019-02
■Environmental testing of electrical and electronic products-Part 2: Test methods Test R: Water test methods and guidelines GB/T 2423.38-2008
■Environmental testing of electrical and electronic products - Part 2: Test methods Test R: Water test methods and guidelines IEC 60068-2-18:2017
4. Sand and Dust Test
■Environmental testing of electrical and electronic products - Part 2: Test methods Test L: Sand and dust test IEC 60068-2-68:1994
■Enclosure rating (IP code) for access to hazardous parts and protection from solid foreign objects IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013/COR1:2019
■Degree of protection provided by the enclosure (IP code) EN 60529:1991/A2:2013/AC:2019-02