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.
The IPC-1921A handbook provides problems, causes and possible corrective actions related to printed board manufacturing processes. Includes more than 200 photos and illustrations depicting common defects.
IPC-2511B specifies the XML schema that represents the data file format used to describe printed board and printed board assembly products with details sufficient for tooling, manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing requirements. This format may be used for transmitting information between a printed board designer and a manufacturing or assembly facility. The data is most useful when the...
IPC-2231A provides guidelines for establishing a best practice methodology for use in developing a formal DFX (Design for Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly, Testability, Cost, Reliability, Environment, Reuse) process for layout of printed boards.
The IPC-6017A standard defines the electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements specific to embedded passive and active circuitry in printed boards. These requirements are in addition to the applicable requirements of other performance specification(s) (e.g., J-STD-001).
The IPC-7801A standard provides requirements for process control of conveyorized solder reflow ovens. It includes a methodology for performing temperature measurements over time to establish a baseline profile, and then provides requirements to verify repeatability through periodic verification of the oven profile.
The IPC-1401A standard specifies the requirements and best practice guidelines for an effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) management system to help an enterprise integrate CSR as a customer requirement into products and value chain activities, as well as to identify and manage CSR risks and opportunities through cooperation with customers and suppliers, to enhance the competitive...
Developed by the OEM council of the IPC, the MQP sets the standard for assessing PWB manufacturer capabilities and allows PCB manufacturers to more easily satisfy customer requirements. This document eases auditing processes and reduces the frequency of audits, thereby decreasing paperwork and enhancing manufacturer effectiveness. Revision A consists of a single, easy to use electronic file...
Covers the nomenclature, definitions and requirements for reinforcement made from nonwoven para-aramid fibers. Para-aramid reinforcement is primarily used in PCBs for HDI and high speed/high frequency applications. IPC-4411A also includes specification sheets, which can be used when selecting and purchasing nonwoven para-aramid reinforcement. Includes the incorporation of 14 new nonwoven para...
This guideline describes flexibility and stretchability testing to evaluate printable electronics for stretchable and wearable applications. 26 pages. Released March 2017
This standard provides useful and practical information for developing thermal profiles to produce acceptable SnPb and Pb-free electronics assemblies. This revision expands the focus of the original standard from reflow profiling to include profiling for vapor phase, laser, selective soldering and wave soldering. The revision also includes a full-color troubleshooting guide for addressing common...
Finally - an end to the confusion when calculating defect opportunities for benchmarking! For customers and manufacturers, it seems like every company has a unique way of calculating defects and then reporting on quality. In a complex electronics assembly operation, is it best to calculate using the number of components? The number of leads? What about solder joints? How can companies calculate...
This document describes the design and assembly challenges and ways to address those challenges for implementing 3D component technology. Recognizing the effects of combining multiple uncased semiconductor die elements in a single-package format can impact individual component characteristics and can dictate suitable assembly methodology. The information contained in this standard focuses on...
This specification sets requirements based on performance criteria for the use of Immersion Silver (IAg) as a surface finish for printed circuit boards. It is intended for use by chemical suppliers, printed board manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEM). IAg is a thin immersion deposit over copper. It is a multifunctional surface...
This document standardizes the requirements for power conversion devices (PCDs) for the computer and telecommunications industries. The phrase “power conversion devices” refers to ac to dc and dc to dc modules, converters and power supplies. This specification sets the requirements for design; qualification testing; conformance testing and manufacturing quality/reliability processes, but does not...
Controlled impedance is the maintenance of some specified tolerance in the characteristic impedance of an interconnect line (transmission line) that is used to connect different devices on a circuit. Controlled impedance is often a design consideration for high-speed digital or high-frequency analog circuits. This guide is intended to be used by circuit designers, packaging engineers, printed...
This standard provides and defines key characteristics and test methods for procuring printed electronics substrates. Includes six materials specification sheets.
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...
The IPC-7711/21 guide provides procedures for rework, repair and modification of printed board assemblies, including tools and materials, common procedures, coating removal and graphics to assist the user.
IPC/WHMA-A-620E is the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620E 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-620E was developed by IPC and...
This document bears two reference numbers, and may be obtained from IPC or the IEC. IPC-D-350D and IEC 1182-1 are identical in technical content. The IEC version of this document also contains a French translation. The IEC is responsible for the accuracy of that translation.Specifies record formats used to describe printed board products with detail sufficient for tooling, manufacturing and...
This revision provides effective guidelines in the preparation and attachment of components for printed circuit board assembly and reviews pertinent design criteria, impacts and issues. It contains techniques for assembly (both manual and machines including SMT, BGA and flip chip) and consideration of, and impact upon, subsequent soldering, cleaning, and coating processes. 150 pages. Revised...
IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision E - Addendum - Space and Military
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...
IPC-1791C provides minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board design, fabrication, assembly, and cable and wire harness assembly organizations and/or companies to become trusted sources for markets requiring high levels of confidence in the integrity of delivered products. These trusted sources shall ensure quality, supply chain risk management (SCRM), security and chain of...
The IPC-D-620A standard is the cable and wiring harness, systems-level design requirements companion to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and its associated space addendum. The intent of IPC-D-620A is to set forth the general design requirements for electrical wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. The IPC-D-620A is intended for use by the design engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, or other...