This method establishes a standard procedure for testing microcircuits using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) model known commonly in the industry as the Machine Model (MM). The objective is to provide reliable, repeatable MM ESD test results. There is limited data supporting the ability of this model to simulate discharges of machinery or to establish manufacturing handling practices. However, the model is useful for producing human-body model (HBM)-like ESD effects at lower voltages and for failure mode determination. The method produces results with are closely related to HBM and produces similar failure modes.