GR 2972 CORE : ISSUE 1

1. Introduction
    1.1 Document Scope
    1.2 Document Intent
    1.3 Applicability
    1.4 Restrictions
    1.5 Organization
    1.6 Requirements Terminology
    1.7 Requirement Labeling Conventions
2. Qualification Requirements
    2.1 General
    2.2 Qualification Records and Report
    2.3 Qualification Objectives
    2.4 Number of Test Samples and Selection
    2.5 Requalification
    2.6 Qualification Testing & Test Sequence
    2.7 Packaging of Tape or Labels
3. Lot-to-Lot Testing of Qualified ESD Protective Tapes and Adhesives
    3.1 Lot-to-Lot Testing and Performance Confirmation
    3.2 Lots Defined
    3.3 Lot Testing of Finished Goods
    3.4 Required Electrical Testing of Lot-to-Lot Specimens
    3.5 Required Mechanical Testing Lot-to-Lot Specimens
    3.6 Lot-to-Lot Test Reports
4. Features and Performance Criteria
    4.1 Labeling
    4.2 Flammability
    4.3 Chemical Toxicity and Identification Requirements
    4.4 Electrostatic Performance
    4.5 Structural and Adhesion Evaluation
    4.6 Material Lifetime Properties
5. Testing Methods
    5.1 Surface Resistance Measurement Procedure
    5.2 Charge Generation from a Roll
    5.3 Charge Generation from a Test Surface
    5.4 Charge Decay from Applied Voltage
    5.5 Qualification Summary Flow Chart
    5.6 Lot-to-Lot Summary Flow Chart
Appendix A : Qualification Summary
Appendix B : Lot-to-Lot Summary
Appendix C : Tape Dispenser Selection for ESD Control
    C.1 Stationary Dispensing Roller Systems
    C.2 Hand-Held Tape Dispensing System
References
Glossary
List of Figures
List of Tables

Document gives the minimum generic electrostatic, mechanical and chemical requirements a tape with or without adhesive backing shall endeavour to be considered for use in the telecommunication environment. These requirements ensure that the characteristics for tapes and tape and adhesive assemblies, including labels, are validated.