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IPC-WP-019 - Revision B - White Paper

An Overview on Global Change in Ionic Cleanliness Requirements

Document #:
IPC-WP-019
Revision
B
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  10/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-WP-019B white paper was created to support the IPC-J-STD-001H standard and provides additional guidance, examples, and understanding of Section 8.0 Cleaning and Residue Requirements. The IPC-WP-019B has information on how to meet the requirements of IPC-J-STD-001H chapter 8. Recommentded for those looking to implement the requirements of IPC-J-STD-001H standard, chapter 8. 0..
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IPC-WP-116 - Revision A - White Paper

Guidance for the Development and Implementation of a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Control Plan

Document #:
IPC-WP-116
Revision
A
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  03/01/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-WP-116A white paper provides guidance to control and mitigate risks associated with the introduction of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in electrical and electronic assemblies. Guidance to control and mitigate risks associated with the introduction of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in electrical and electronic assemblies is provided. A template for developing a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Control...

IPC-014 - Revision A - White Paper

Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council Position on the Use of Pb-free Electronics in the Aerospace and Defense Electronics Industries

Document #:
IPC-WP-014
Revision
A
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  04/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
Pb-free materials are considered a major technology disruption to traditional Pb-based interconnect materials for electronics, which is of particular concern for the aerospace & defense industries where safety cannot be compromised and applicable reliability data remains scarce. Until validated data and modelling methods are developed, projects considering Pb-free Aerospace & Defense products and...
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IPC-WP-001 - White Paper

Soldering Capability White Paper Report

Document #:
IPC-WP-001
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  08/01/1991
Language
English
Current Revision
Due to a concern in the electronic packaging industry about solderability problems, Foster Gray, PC Interconnects, developed this document for the Surface Mount Council. Areas covered are: design for the soldering process; solderable PWBs; solderable components and soldering process. Five different industry perspectives provide analysis of these issues. 35 pages. Released August 1991.
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IPC-WP-012 - White Paper

Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council Pb-free Research Priorities

Document #:
IPC-WP-012
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  05/02/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
Lead-free electronics continues to be a concern of the aerospace, defense, and high performance products (ADHP) industries. This is primarily due to the lack of data and knowledge to: thoroughly categorize performance under harsh service conditions and provide a level of confidence in reliability assessments of Pb-free electronics equal to those for traditional tin-lead electronics. To help close...
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IPC-WP-015 - White Paper

Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council Re-baseline of the Lead-Free Manhattan Project

Document #:
IPC-WP-015
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  04/01/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
The PERM Lead-Free Manhattan Project (LFMP) was established to identify the technology and knowledge gaps relevant to the implementation of commercially available Pb-free product in Aerospace & Defense Systems. These knowledge gaps threaten to affect the safety, performance and reliability of Aerospace & Defense systems, which cannot be compromised. Investment is required to close these knowledge...
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IPC-WP-023 - White Paper

IPC Technology Solutions White Paper on Performance-Based Printed Board OEM Acceptance: The Hidden Reliability Threat

Document #:
IPC-WP-023
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  05/01/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-WP-023 is an IPC Technology Solutions White Paper addressing reliability issues associated with stacked microvias. There is evidence that staggering vias can result in a more robust structure; however, staggering microvias is only a temporary solution to accommodate complex designs with microvias built with weak interface structures IPC-WP-023 white paper provides an investigation of these...

IPC-WP-026 - White Paper

IPC Technology Solutions White Paper on Blockchain and the Electronics Industry: A Review of the Current State of Blockchain Technology and Its Potential Applications in Electronics Manufacturing

Document #:
IPC-WP-026
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  12/05/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-WP-026 white paper explores blockchain as an emerging technology that has a core strength in providing an immutable, auditable, transparent and secure environment for data exchanges. These advantages make it a prime candidate for implementation in the electronics industry. The IPC-WP-026 white paper explores blockchain and its limitations and challenges. It also provides a few directions...
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IPC/PERM-WP-022 - White Paper

Mitigation of Pure Tin Risk by Tin-Lead SMT Reflow - Results of an Industry Round-Robin - Final Report

Document #:
IPC/PERM-WP-022
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  09/05/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
Manufacturers of high reliability electronics have been working for many years to mitigate the deleterious effects of tin whisker formation. One highly effective means to suppress the growth of tin whiskers is to replace the pure tin plating with reflowed tin-lead solder. One approach is to fully consume the tin plating by tin-lead solder during the SMT reflow process. This phenomenon of tin...
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IPC-WP-003 - White Paper

Chip Mounting Technology

Document #:
IPC-WP-003
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  08/01/1993
Language
English
Current Revision
Status of the technology discussion on the various methodologies for mounting and interconnecting active devices to a variety of substrate materials is summarized in this document. Reviews mounting techniques of tape automated bonding (TAB), chip on board (COB) and flip chip. Examinations of the most commonly used substrate options of laminate, ceramic and silicon are also reviewed. Editor: John...
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IPC-EMB - White Paper

Embedded Capacitor Technology; Status, Opportunity and Challenges

Document #:
IPC-EMB
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  01/25/2012
Language
English
Current Revision
"Embedded Capacitor Technology; Status, Opportunity and Challenges" was presented by John Andresakis, vice president of strategic technology, Oak-Mitsui at the IPC Conference for the PCB Industry: Critical Issues for the Military Market, Washington D.C., in December 2011.The author explains how the use of this technology improves the performance, reliability and assembly cost of printed boards and...
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IPC-SPVC - White Paper

Take Action Limits (TAL) for SAC305 Lead Free Soldering Processes Utilizing Solder Baths/Pots

Document #:
IPC-SPVC-TAL
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  11/12/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC Solder Products Value Council’s Technical Subcommittee Report “Take Action Limits (TAL) for SAC305 Lead Free Soldering Processes Utilizing Solder Baths/Pots” reports on research on take action limits of solder pot contamination for SAC305 lead-free solder. As opposed to one maximum contamination level, the IPC SPVC opted to identify three action levels: Normal operation defined as the...
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IPC-WP-017 - White Paper

What Conformal Coaters Wish Designers Knew About Coatings

Document #:
IPC-WP-017
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  10/30/2015
Language
English
Current Revision
This technical paper covers the testing and evaluation of polymeric conformal coatings for moisture and insulation resistance (MIR) and dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV). This effort was initiated by the IPC Conformal Coating Task Group to support technical decisions for IPC coating specification CC-830 as part of the Revision C process. MIR testing was done per a modified method of IPC-TM-650...
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IPC-COMPTRACE-609 - White Paper

What You Can Do About Component Traceability

Document #:
IPC-CT
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  07/07/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
The problem of counterfeit components continues to escalate. It is no longer limited to high value items like semiconductors. It can include connectors, resistors, passive components or anything that is in demand. What more could you be doing to ensure that the components you purchase are genuine? What can you do about component traceability? Jack Stradley, Manager, Business Development &...

IPC-WP-009 - White Paper

A Summary of Tin Whisker Research References

Document #:
IPC-WP-009
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  05/14/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
As most of the world converts to lead-free manufacturing, the concern over tin whiskers as a reliability hazard has grown due to the emergence of pure tin as a dominate component surface finish. A significant amount of research on tin whisker formation and tin whisker mitigating strategies has been performed in both commercial and defense industries. This working paper is a summary of the...

IPC-WP-019 - Revision A - White Paper

An Overview on the Global Change in Ionic Cleanliness Requirements

Document #:
IPC-WP-019
Revision
A
Product Type
White Paper
Released:  10/12/2018
Language
English
IPC-WP-019A a revised white paper provides an overview of ionic cleanliness requirements, providing examples of tests and requirements for acceptability from a residue/cleanliness standpoint. The history of ROSE testing is also provided, with explanations of the shortcomings of that testing.
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IPC-TR-587 - Standard Only

Conformal Coating Material and Application ‘‘State of the Industry’’ Assessment Report

Document #:
IPC-TR-587
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  08/04/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-TR-587 technical report delivers results of a major study on conformal coating. In most manufacturing specifications, conformal coating thickness is defined as the thickness of the final polymer film on a flat, unencumbered surface of the assembly, however conformal coating thickness on other assembly and component surfaces is not characterized. IPC-TR-587 is a report outlining an IPC study of...

IPC-TR-486 - Study/Report

Report on Round Robin Study to Correlate Interconnect Stress Test (IST) with Thermal Stress/Microsectioning Evaluations for Detecting the Presence of Inner-layer Separations

Document #:
IPC-TR-486
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  07/01/2001
Language
English
Current Revision
This technical report provides full detail of the round robin study charged with assessing the use of Interconnect Stress Test (IST) as a test for incoming inspection in lieu of Thermal Stress in the detection of innerlayer separations in plated-through holes. Includes background on the Post Separation Task Group, test results, round robin test plan, conclusions and test methods used. 51 pages...
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IPC-TR-465-3 - Study/Report

Evaluation of Steam Aging on Alternative Finishes, Phase 11A

Document #:
IPC-TR-465
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  07/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
Details the results of a two-year study to determine the effect of steam aging exposure on components. A variety of solderable finishes were used. A small production simulation utilized preconditioned and as-received samples and tested a total of 2,000 joints. 15 pages. Released July 1996.
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IPC-TR-001 - Study/Report

An Introduction to Tape Automated Bonding Fine Pitch Technology

Document #:
IPC-TR-001
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  01/01/2006
Language
English
Current Revision
This document, co-developed by the IPC, EIA and ASTM, represents a comprehensive report on fine pitch technology with an emphasis on tape-automated bonding and design rules. Subjects include land pattern design, types of encapsulation, TAB tape format, assembly techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of FPT. 54 pages. Released by the Surface Mount Council January 1989.
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IPC-TR-467 - Study/Report

Supporting Data and Numerical Examples for ANSI/J-STD-001B APPENDIX D (Control of Fluxes)

Document #:
IPC-TR-467
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  10/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
This addendum to J-STD-001, originally developed for Revision B but also applicable to Revision C, proposes solutions for cost-effective testing and increased implementation. Also covers other assembly test methods that are not addressed in J-STD-001. 12 pages. Released October 1996. Now available in electronic format.

IPC-TR-579 - Study/Report

Round Robin Reliability Evaluation of Small Diameter Plated Through Holes in PWBs

Document #:
IPC-TR-579
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  09/01/1988
Language
English
Current Revision
Approximately 200,000 plated through-holes, covering primarily electroplated but also electroless technology, were exposed to several different thermal cycles. A number of PTH diameters, board constructions and plating thicknesses were evaluated. 80 pages. Released September 1988.
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IPC-TR-549 - Study/Report

Measles in Printed Wiring Boards

Document #:
IPC-TR-549
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Study/Technical Report
Released:  12/02/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
An IPC Blue Ribbon Committee originally published this study. It provides extensive background and test results resolving methods to identify visible conditions such as measles in PWBs and that measles do not impact reliability. 81 Pages. Released November 1973.
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Coming Soon

IPC-7095E: Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs)

IPC-2294: Design Standard for Printed Electronics on Rigid Substrates

IPC-6904: Qualification and Performance Specifications for Printed Electronics on Rigid Substrates

J-STD-005B: Requirements for Soldering Pastes

IPC-9691C: User Guide for the IPC-TM-650, Method 2.6.25 Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Resistance and Other Internal Electrochemical Migration Testing

IPC-4105: Specification for Metal Base Copper Clad laminates for Rigid Printed Boards

J-STD-609C: Marking and Labeling of Components, PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead (Pb), Lead-Free (Pb-free) and Other Attributes

IPC-4556A: Specification for Electroless Nickel/Electroless Palladium/ Immersion Gold (ENEPIG) Plating for Printed Boards

J-STD-004D: Requirements for Soldering Fluxes

IPC-4413: Specification for Finished Fabric Woven from Low Dk Glass for Printed Boards

IPC-HERMES-9852 Version 1.6: The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly