Validation

Cleanrooms are validated to a required class of cleanliness. The level of cleanliness chosen is driven by user requirements. Cleanroom classes are defined in ISO14644-1:

Methods for evaluation and measurements for Certification are specified in

Once certified to a particular class the Cleanroom factors are monitored to ensure that parameters have not drifted, or changed, and that the environment is under control.

Standards

  • US FED STD 209 E
  • ISO 14644-1
  • IEST- RP-CC-002-2

It calls out for the following tests.

  1. Airborne particle count test
  2. Airflow test
  3. Air pressure differential test
  4. Airflow direction test
  5. Temperature test
  6. Humidity test