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IPC-A-600 - Revision K - Standard Only

Acceptability of Printed Boards

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K
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Released:  07/09/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-A-600K is the definitive illustrated guide to printed board acceptability! The IPC-A-600K is a four-color document providing 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...
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Revision
N
Product Type
Released:  11/30/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-T-50N document is designed to provide definitions for terms commonly used in the electronics industry. The definitions are intended to provide sufficient clarity of detail such that a reader utilizing English as a second language could understand the subtleties of the meaning. IPC-T-50N contains over 550 new or revised terms, including new terminology for via structures, surface mount device...

IPC-A-610 - Revision H - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
H
Product Type
Released:  10/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-A-610H is the most widely used electronics assembly acceptance standard in the electronics industry. IPC-A-610H standard includes a general update to the document, introduces several new surface mount component types and removes target conditions. Participants from 29 countries provided their input and expertise to bring this document to the electronics industry. This is a must-have for...
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Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  09/16/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6013E standard covers qualification and performance requirements for flexible printed boards designed to IPC-2221 and IPC-2223. The flexible printed board may be single-sided, double-sided, multilayer or rigid-flex multilayer. All of these constructions may include stiffeners, PTHs, microvias, and blind/buried vias. The IPC-6013E standard incorporates new and updated requirements for final...

IPC-7711/21 - Revision D - Standard Only

Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  02/06/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
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.
Document #:
Revision
F
Product Type
Released:  09/28/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6012F, 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, mechanical...
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Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  03/01/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-6018D standard covers qualification and performance of high frequency (microwave) 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...
Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  12/22/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes the requirements for the evaluation of liquid and dry film solder mask material and for the determination of the acceptability of use on a standard printed board system. IPC-SM-840 provides two classes of requirements, T and H, to reflect functional performance requirements and testing severity based on industry/end use requirements. Coverage is given to adhesion, material qualification...

IPC-D-350 - Revision D - Standard Only

Printed Board Description in Digital Form

Document #:
Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  07/01/1992
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  11/01/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1791D standard 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...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  04/28/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  08/02/2004
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  11/30/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7093A standard provides essential design and assembly guidance for implementing bottom termination components (BTCs). Specifically, IPC-7093A provides guidelines on critical design, materials, assembly, inspection, repair, quality, and reliability issues associated with BTCs.

IPC-7525 - Revision C - Standard Only

Stencil Design Guidelines

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Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  02/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7525C standard provides guidance for the design and fabrication of stencils for solder paste and surface-mount adhesive with much of the content based on the experience of stencil designers, fabricators, and users.
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Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  10/20/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1782B establishes minimum requirements for manufacturing and supply chain traceability based on perceived risk. IPC-1782B applies to all products, processes, assemblies, parts, components, equipment used and other items as defined by users and suppliers in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, as well as mechanical assembly and printed board fabrication. IPC-1782B is applicable both for...

IPC-2231 - Revision A - Standard Only

DFX Guidelines

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  10/27/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
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.
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  02/16/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
While there are a variety of industry test vehicles for the examination of material compatibility, the IPC-B-52 test board was created to meet the needs for testing both ion chromatograph and surface insulation resistance (SIR) which would be more representative of the manufacturing materials and processes. IPC-9203A standard addresses the IPC-B-52 test vehicle, which can be used to evaluate a...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  06/16/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  09/16/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
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).
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Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  07/27/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4552B standard sets the requirements for Electroless Nickel / Immersion Gold (ENIG) deposit thickness for applications including soldering, wire bonding, and as a contact finish. IPC-4552B standard is used to specify acceptance criteria to meet performance standards for IPC-6010 family of documents including IPC-6012, IPC-6013 and IPC-6018. The ENIG deposit specified using this document will...

IPC-SM-817 - Revision A - Standard Only

General Requirements for Dielectric Surface Mount Adhesives

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/23/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
Provides requirements for dielectric adhesives to hold components in place from the mounting to the soldering process and identifies test methods to ensure their long term properties. 9 pages. Released December 2014.
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Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  01/15/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-CC-830C standard establishes qualification and conformance requirements for electrical insulating compounds (conformal coatings). It has been designed and constructed with the intent of obtaining maximum confidence in the materials with minimum test redundancy. The IPC-CC-830C standard covers: • The qualification and qualification retention of the conformal coating material (Table 3-1...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  10/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
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-7091 - Revision A - Standard Only

Design and Assembly Process Implementation of 3D Components

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  01/13/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
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...