IEC 61747-40-5:2018 PDF

Liquid crystal display devices - Part 40-5: Mechanical testing of display cover glass for mobile devices - Strength against dynamic impact by a sharp object with the specimen rigidly supported

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IEC 61747-40-5:2018

Liquid crystal display devices - Part 40-5: Mechanical testing of display cover glass for mobile devices - Strength against dynamic impact by a sharp object with the specimen rigidly supported

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 13
Publication date:: February 27, 2018
Edition:: IEC IS 61747 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 31.120

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IEC 61747-40-5:2018(E) is a mechanical performance testing procedure for cover glass used in electronic displays in mobile devices. This document focuses on the measurement of surface impact energy required to fracture a specimen due to the collision of sharp particles onto the surface of a cover glass. This is achieved by dropping a ball on a sheet of coated abrasives placed on the cover glass, which is rigidly supported. The failure mode is associated with damage introduction via sharp contact. Crack propagation is enhanced by central tension in the case of strengthened glass. This failure mode represents one of several field failure modes observed in mobile devices.

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Technical committee: TC 110 - Electronic displays
SKU: IEC 61747-40-5:2018

Abstract

Overview

IEC 61747-40-5:2018 specifies a mechanical performance test for display cover glass used in mobile devices, measuring the surface impact energy that causes fracture when the glass is subjected to a sharp contact. The method reproduces field-like failure from sharp-particle collisions by dropping a steel ball onto a sheet of coated abrasives placed on the glass, which is rigidly supported. The procedure records the energy at break and provides statistical output for material comparison and qualification.

Key topics and requirements

Test principle: Simulate sharp-object impact by dropping a ball onto coated abrasives laid on the cover glass; failure is driven by sharp contact and enhanced by central tension in strengthened (ion-exchanged) glass.
Apparatus elements: ball and release mechanism, height-adjustment beam, rigid base (granite), coated abrasives, armature and controller. The standard defines environmental conditioning and calibration expectations.
Specimen characteristics: Typical specimens exceed 40 mm × 40 mm; thickness range commonly evaluated is 0.55 mm to 2.0 mm. Ball mass and drop heights are chosen to span the break energy range (example: a 4 g ball is often adequate for 0.55–1.0 mm glass; apparatus supports drops up to 50 cm).
Procedure: Tests are statistical - each specimen receives sequential drops starting from a minimum height; drop height is increased by fixed increments until fracture occurs. Safety precautions for broken glass and moving components are required.
Calculations and reporting: Determine breaking energy for each specimen and perform statistical analysis (Weibull analysis per IEC 61649 is referenced). The standard specifies required reporting fields and auxiliary information available upon request.

Applications and users

Who uses it: cover-glass manufacturers, display OEMs, mobile device designers, materials engineers, third‑party test laboratories and quality/acceptance teams.
Practical value:
- Reproduce a common field failure mode (sharp dynamic impact) for design validation.
- Compare mechanical resistance between glass formulations, thicknesses, and strengthening processes.
- Supplier qualification, incoming inspection protocols, and R&D for tougher cover glass.
- Support failure analysis and reliability documentation for product compliance and marketing claims.

Related standards

IEC 61649 - Weibull analysis (statistical evaluation)
IEC 61747-40-1 - Guidelines for mechanical testing of display cover glass
ISO 6344-1 - Coated abrasives grain size
ISO 8512-2 - Granite surface plates
JIS R6111 - Artificial abrasives

Keywords: IEC 61747-40-5, display cover glass testing, mechanical testing, dynamic impact, sharp object, surface impact energy, coated abrasives, rigidly supported, Weibull analysis, mobile device glass.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Test principle: Simulate sharp-object impact by dropping a ball onto coated abrasives laid on the cover glass; failure is driven by sharp contact and enhanced by central tension in strengthened (ion-exchanged) glass.
Apparatus elements: ball and release mechanism, height-adjustment beam, rigid base (granite), coated abrasives, armature and controller. The standard defines environmental conditioning and calibration expectations.
Specimen characteristics: Typical specimens exceed 40 mm × 40 mm; thickness range commonly evaluated is 0.55 mm to 2.0 mm. Ball mass and drop heights are chosen to span the break energy range (example: a 4 g ball is often adequate for 0.55–1.0 mm glass; apparatus supports drops up to 50 cm).
Procedure: Tests are statistical - each specimen receives sequential drops starting from a minimum height; drop height is increased by fixed increments until fracture occurs. Safety precautions for broken glass and moving components are required.
Calculations and reporting: Determine breaking energy for each specimen and perform statistical analysis (Weibull analysis per IEC 61649 is referenced). The standard specifies required reporting fields and auxiliary information available upon request.

Applications and users

Who uses it: cover-glass manufacturers, display OEMs, mobile device designers, materials engineers, third‑party test laboratories and quality/acceptance teams.
Practical value:
- Reproduce a common field failure mode (sharp dynamic impact) for design validation.
- Compare mechanical resistance between glass formulations, thicknesses, and strengthening processes.
- Supplier qualification, incoming inspection protocols, and R&D for tougher cover glass.
- Support failure analysis and reliability documentation for product compliance and marketing claims.

Related standards

IEC 61649 - Weibull analysis (statistical evaluation)
IEC 61747-40-1 - Guidelines for mechanical testing of display cover glass
ISO 6344-1 - Coated abrasives grain size
ISO 8512-2 - Granite surface plates
JIS R6111 - Artificial abrasives

IEC 61747-40-5:2018 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Applications and users

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