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The IPC-9202A, Material and Process Characterization/Qualification Test Protocol that records changes in Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) on a representative sample of a printed circuit assembly (PCA). It quantifies any deleterious effects that might arise from solder flux or other process residues left on external surfaces after soldering, which can cause unwanted electro-chemical reactions...
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-035A test method defines the procedures for performing acoustic microscopy on nonhermetic encapsulated electronic devices. IPC/JEDEC J-STD-035A method provides users with an acoustic microscopy process flow for detecting anomalies (delaminations, cracks, mold compound voids, etc.) nondestructively in encapsulated electronic devices while achieving reproducibility
Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing is a tool used not only for characterization testing of production processes such as solder masks, soldering flux, and conformal coatings, but also for examining the electrochemical reactions at each stage of the electronic assembly production process. This handbook covers the terminology, theories, test procedures and test vehicles of SIR testing...
This standard provides a marking and labeling system that aids in assembly, rework, repair and recycling and provides for the identification of: those assemblies that are assembled with lead-containing or lead-free solder; components that have lead-containing or lead-free second level interconnect terminal finishes and materials; the maximum component temperature not to be exceeded during assembly...
The IPC-9709A standard guideline document establishes an Acoustic Emission (AE) method to enhance evaluation of the performance and reliability of surface mount attachments of electronic assemblies during mechanical loading.
Covers the requirements for copper/invar/copper (CIC), copper/molybdenum/ copper (CMC) and three-layer composites for use in electronic applications.
IPC-6012E-AM1 is an Amendent to the IPC-6012E that clarifes the distinction between receding and dewetting solder in reflowed SPb or HASL coatings. The Amendment also provides amended criteria for minimum external conductor thickness of the finished printed board and new acceptance criteria for the minimum thickness of internal plated layers
The IPC-6012FS space addendum provides exceptions to IPC Performance Class 3 requirements of the IPC-6012F for use in space and military avionics product. Exceptions include changes to acceptance criteria and/or sample size and test frequency for production lot acceptance testing. The IPC-6012FS covers requirements for rigid printed boards to survive vibration, extreme thermal cycling and ground...
The IPC-6012EA Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6012 revision E, for rigid printed boards that must survive the vibration and thermal cycling environments of electronic interconnects within the automotive industry. The addendum includes updated requirements for lifted lands, pattern feature accuracy...
IPC/WHMA-A-620E-S space addendum provides additional requirements to IPC/WHMA-A-620E standard to ensure the reliability of cable and wire harness assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal excursions encountered getting to and operating in the military and space environments. IPC/WHMA-A-620E-S cannot be used as a standalone document. It must be used with the base standard IPC/WHMA-A...
The IPC-6012EM Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6012E, for rigid printed boards that must meet requirements to high reliability medical device applications. IPC-6012EM is the only global industry-consensus standard for Medical Applications to Qualification and Performance Specifications for Rigid...
The IPC-6013EM Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6013E, for flexible/rigid-flexible printed boards that must meet requirements to high reliability medical device applications. IPC-6013EM is the only global industry-consensus standard addendum for Medical Applications to Qualification and Performance...
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronic interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision M contains over 220 new or revised terms, including new terminology for conformal coatings, potting and encapsulation processes, stencil design, statistical process control, and flexible printed board...
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronic interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision K contains more than 220 new or revised terms, including new terminology for thermal properties, etchback, assembly processing, hole drilling, and microvia technology. Also includes commonly used industry...
IPC/WHMA-A-620C-R rail transit addendum provides additional requirements to IPC/WHMA-A-620C standard, describing materials, methods, tests, and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered interconnections. It also provides the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies in rail transit industry, to ensure the high reliability and...
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronics interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision J contains nearly 400 new or revised terms, including new terminology for chip scale and area array packaging, cable and wire harness technology, assembly processing, moisture sensitive components, and...
IPC/WHMA-A-620D is the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620D describes materials, methods, tests and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections and the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620D was developed by IPC and...
These tables are from IPC/WHMA-A-620 Revision B Chapter 19 Testing. They are provided in an electronic format that permits users to edit the tables to add user-specific criteria. These files are authorized for copying/reproduction.
IPC-6012E specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including single-sided, double-sided, with or without plated-through holes, multilayer with or without blind/buried vias and metal core boards. It addresses final finish and surface plating coating requirements, conductors, holes/vias, frequency of acceptance testing and quality conformance as well as electrical...
This standard is the first of its kind for IPC; the first acceptability standard for electronic enclosures. It contains acceptability criteria that pertain to the "box build" of the assembly process. This standard has been written to direct manufacturers and end users of electronic enclosures of electrical and electronic equipment to understand the best practices to meet requirements, ensuring the...
This standard describes the methods of inspecting and cleaning all optical interfaces so that interconnectivity integrity of the optical signal is maintained. The information provided focuses on techniques and methods to accomplish maximum quality of the interface and describes methods of contamination prevention. The target audience for this standard are Manufacturing Operators, Manufacturing...
Contains over 150 industry approved test techniques and procedures for chemical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental tests on all forms of printed boards and connectors. New and updated test methods are available for download at https://www.ipc.org/test-methods.
IPC-6012F Redline document shows the changes from IPC-6012E to IPC-6012F in a side-by-side comparison of the two documents. The IPC-6012F redline is available in both electronic and hardcopy format.
IPC/WHMA-A-620E-RL is a redline document showing the difference from IPC/WHMA-A-620D to IPC/WHMA-A-620E. IPC/WHMA-A-620E-RL provides a side-by-side comparison of the two documents and includes the figures and tables. The document shows deleted/changed text in the IPC/WHMA-A-620D pages and new/revised text in the IPC/WHMA-A-620E pages. Due to the complexity of this document, it is only available in...
Establishes design concepts, guidelines and procedures for reliable printed wiring assemblies. Focuses on SMT or mixed technology PWAs, specifically addressing the interconnect structure and the solder joint itself. Discusses substrates, components, attachment materials, coatings and assembly processes and testing considerations. In addition, this document contains detailed appendices covering...
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IPC-7095E: Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs)
IPC-7530B: Guidelines for Temperature Profiling for Mass Soldering Processes (Reflow & Wave)
IPC-2294: Design Standard for Printed Electronics on Rigid Substrates
IPC-6904: Qualification and Performance Specifications for Printed Electronics on Rigid Substrates
IPC-4105: Specification for Metal Base Copper Clad laminates for Rigid Printed Boards