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The IPC J-STD-001H to IPC J-STD-001J Redline Comparison Document is a redline document showing the changes from J-STd-001H to J-STD-001J. The IPC J-STD-001H to IPC J-STD-001J Redline Comparison Document is only available in digital format and provides a side-by-side comparison of the two documents.

This standard defines an XML encoding schema that enables a total product definition to be described at a level appropriate to facilitate supply chain interactions. The schema is defined for bill of materials (BOM), approved manufacturer list (AML), changes (Engineering, Manufacturing, Product) and references to documents describing geometric and other definition characteristics.

This standard supersedes SMEMA 1.2. The purpose of this standard is to provide an equipment interface specification for board transfer manufacturing systems of surface-mounted printed circuit boards. This specification provides the minimum requirement that conveyor-to-conveyor equipment shall meet for both mechanical and electrical requirements, as well as adding dual-lane configuration...

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...

IPC/WHMA-A-620F-RL is a redline document showing the difference from IPC/WHMA-A-620E to IPC/WHMA-A-620F. IPC/WHMA-A-620F-RL provides a side-by-side comparison of the two documents and includes the figures and tables. The document shows deleted/changed/moved text in the IPC/WHMA-A-620E pages and new/revised/moved text in the IPC/WHMA-A-620F pages. This is a visual tool showing the changes as a...

The IPC-DRM-WHA-E desk reference manual contains illustration/images of wire harness assemblies for IPC/WHMA-A-620E standard. IPC-QRG-WHA-E explains the basic acceptance criteria for wire harness assemblers, crimp operators, and QA personnel. The IPC-QRG-WHA-E is handy reference and training tool but does not replace the criteria found in IPC/WHMA-A-620E. IPC-QRG-WHA-E covers: wire types, gauges...

This standard identifies the moisture sensitivity classification level of passive surface mount devices and through-hole components, subjected to reflow soldering, so that they can be properly packaged, stored, and handled to avoid subsequent thermal/mechanical damage during assembly solder reflow attachment and/or repair operation. This standard may be used to determine what classification level...

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...

Certification Exam Credit Funds - You are purchasing exam credits in $1 increments to be used toward IPC certification exams for CIS and CIT students. As a reminder these credits will expire one year from date of purchase. When purchasing this product, you must enter the quantity amount equal to the dollar amount. Example (qty. of 500 x $1 = $500). All per student certification costs are subject...

Now updated to Revision G of the latest IPC-A-610 industry standard for the Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, this Training & Reference Guide illustrates critical acceptance criteria for the evaluation of through-hole solder connections. With only 30 pages and a compact 5.5 x 8.5 inch (14 x 21.5 cm) size, these convenient spiral-bound manuals make it easy for your inspectors and operators to...

This 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. Revision P contains over 120 new or revised terms, including new terminology for back-drill structures, cable and wire...

IPC-9191 reflects the principals of statistical process control (SPC) represented by ISO/DIS 11462-1, Guidelines for Implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) -- Part 1: Elements of SPC. This document outlines the SPC philosophy, implementation strategies, tools, and techniques used for relating process control and capability to final product requirements. Supersedes IPC-PC-90.

The IPC-9271 standard provides guidelines for device-level In-System Programming (ISP) as part of electronics assembly process. The standard addresses PCB design for ISP, fundamental characteristics when selecting an ISP programmer and the integration of the programmer in the production environment, including: fixtures, software, mechanical and process integration methodologies to increase...

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...

This standard defines classification levels and testing thresholds to assess the reliability of e-textile wearables in their intended end-use environments. It establishes baseline criteria for evaluating durability under mechanical stressors—such as abrasion, flexing, and UV exposure—and environmental conditions including perspiration, washing, water/saltwater, alkalis, and acids. Supported by 14...

IPC-7352 Generic Guideline for Land Pattern Design provides generic guidelines on land pattern geometries used for the attachment of electronic components to a printed board, as well as design recommendations for achieving the best possible solder joints to the devices assembled. IPC-7352 is an essential tool for helping printed board designers to achieve these optimal results.

This guideline addresses the major factors influencing the design of high-speed circuitry. Considerations include electrical noise, electromagnetic interference, signal propagation time, impedance, thermo-mechanical environmental protection, and heat dissipation. Supersedes IPC-D-317A. Key improvements over the IPC-D-317A document include updated impedance models for embedded microstrip, centered...

This standard specifies the XML schema that represents the intelligent data file format used to describe part list product data. 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 manufacturing cycle includes computer-aided processes and numerical control machines. The format is a...

Discusses chip types, board selection, design issues and thermal transfer methods for Chip on Board (COB) applications. Details wire bonding, TAB and flip chip designs and provides information on mounting materials, including adhesives, wires and various mechanical bonding techniques. 37 pages. Released November 1990.

This standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly and...

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.

The IPC-2228 standard establishes the specific requirements for the design of rigid, flexible and rigid-flexible printed boards utilizing radio frequency (RF) and/or Microwave circuity and/or high frequency laminates where RF transmission lines and related passive metal layers are considered as distributed circuits, instead of conventional lumped circuit elements. The IPC-2228 standard is used to...

The industry's first specification for the evaluation of a legend and/or marking ink material for the determination of acceptability of use in a standard printed board system. IPC-4781 provides coverage for adhesion, material qualification and testing, resistances to solvents, requirements for resistance to lead-free solders, and electrical requirements. 17 pages. Released May 2008.

This standard is a collection of visual quality acceptability criteria for solder paste printing. It provides a standardized language for solder paste characterization. It provides users with common descriptions and potential causes for solder paste deposits. The standard provides valuable insights to the solder paste printing operations which can be used in troubleshooting of the printing process...

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.