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Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  11/01/2016
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  11/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
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...

IPC-D-390 - Revision A - Standard Only

Automated Design Guidelines

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  02/01/1988
Language
English
Current Revision
This document is a general overview of computer aided design and its processes, techniques, considerations and problem areas with respect to printed circuit design. Describes the CAD design process from initial input package requirements to engineering change. 44 pages. Revised February 1988.
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Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  06/01/1991
Language
English
Current Revision
This document provides manufacturing and design considerations, input data requirements, test coupons, process control, tape and preform artwork, cut and strip artwork, vector photoplotting, rasterplotting, direct imaging, measurement and quality assurance. 68 pages. Revised June 1991.

IPC-PE-740 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Manufacture and Assembly

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/01/1997
Language
English
Current Revision
This is the document all process engineers must have! Useful for day-to-day problem solving, it contains case histories of problems and corrective action in the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of printed wiring products. Each section has been updated to reflect today's manufacturing challenges. Sections address documentation, phototooling, raw materials, mechanical operations, hole...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/23/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
This document provides the designer/user with guideline information related to the use of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for fabrication and assembly of flexible, rigid or rigid-flex printed boards, membrane switches and component attachments. It also provides information on adhesive types available, their inherent strengths, weaknesses, limitations and correct processes needed for creating...
Document #:
Revision
M
Product Type
Released:  05/26/2015
Language
English
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...
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Revision
K
Product Type
Released:  07/17/2013
Language
English
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-A-600 - Revision J - Standard Only

Acceptability of Printed Boards

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Revision
J
Product Type
Released:  06/09/2016
Language
English
The definitive illustrated guide to printed board acceptability! This four-color document provides photographs and illustrations of the target, acceptable and nonconforming conditions that are either internally or externally observable on bare printed boards. Make sure your operators, inspectors, and engineers have the most current industry consensus information. With 120 new or revised...

IPC-A-600 - Revision H - Standard Only

Acceptability of Printed Boards

Document #:
Revision
H
Product Type
Released:  04/13/2010
Language
English
The definitive illustrated guide to printed circuit board acceptability! This four-color document provides photographs and illustrations of the target, acceptable and nonconforming conditions that are either internally or externally observable on bare printed boards. Make sure your operators, inspectors, and engineers have the most current industry consensus information. With over 90 new or...

IPC-T-50 - Revision J - Standard Only

SUPERSEDED BY T-50K

Document #:
Revision
J
Product Type
Released:  10/18/2011
Language
English
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  04/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-1602 standard provides requirements intended to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation and moisture uptake. Consideration is given to packaging materials types and methods, production environment, handling and transport of product, and establishing baking profiles for moisture removal. IPC-1602 is now providing requirements that can be called...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  02/12/2007
Language
English
Current Revision
This document is intended to clarify terms used in the area of fluid dispensing. As is often the case, different terms are used by different manufacturers to convey a similar meaning. Common interchangeable terms are shown in parenthesis and the reader should not infer one term is preferred over the other.

IPC-OI-645 - Standard Only

Standard for Visual Optical Inspection Aids

Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  10/01/1993
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes requirements, definitions and certification provisions for optical inspection aids. Defines inspection grades to be used as accept/reject criteria for optical inspection aids. 40 pages. Released October 1993.
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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  03/01/2006
Language
English
Current Revision
This document will provide insight into the theory behind tin whisker formation as it is known today and, based on this knowledge, potential mitigation practices that may delay the onset of, or prevent tin whisker formation. The potential effectiveness of various mitigation practices will also be briefly discussed. References behind each of the theories and mitigation practices are provided. It...

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision D - Standard Only

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Document #:
Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  01/21/2020
Language
English
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  05/31/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-4555 standard covers the requirements and testing for organic solderability preservatives (OSP) processes for printed boards to be used primarily for electrical and electronic circuits. Details for lead free soldering are covered in IPC-4555

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Standard Only

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Test Data Tables

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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  01/01/2012
Language
English
Current Revision
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.
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  10/17/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-5262 prescribes the minimum design, critical process and acceptance requirements for the application of polymeric materials to electrical/electronic components, modules, printed wiring assemblies and other elements thereof. The intent of IPC-5262 is to establish a baseline of requirements, procedures, practices and process attributes based on lessons learned and best practices that have...
Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  03/01/2017
Language
English
IPC-4101E covers the requirements for base materials that are referred to as laminate or prepreg and listed in the specification sheets that are contained in the last of the main body. These are to be used primarily for rigid and multilayer printed boards for electronic interconnections. This document contains 65 individual specification sheets that can be searched using keywords. These keywords...
Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  02/03/2015
Language
English
IPC JEDEC J-STD-020 is used to determine what moisture-sensitivity-level (MSL) classification level should be used so that surface mount devices (SMDs) can be properly packaged, stored and handled to avoid subsequent thermal and mechanical damage during the assembly solder reflow attachment and/or repair operation. J-STD-020 covers components to be processed at higher temperatures for lead-free...