Products

IPC-5703 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Guidelines for Printed Board Fabricators

Document #:
IPC-5703
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/17/2013
Language
English
Current Revision
Printed board cleanliness has historically been an unknown factor in the quality assessment of unpopulated (bare) printed boards; this has often been attributed to a lack of understanding of materials and processes. This document addresses the various printed board fabrication processes and how each may impact, directly or indirectly, the final cleanliness of packaged bare printed boards and...

IPC-5702 - Standard Only

Guidelines for OEMs in Determining Acceptable Levels of Cleanliness of Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5702
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/01/2007
Language
English
Current Revision
Every electronics manufacturer, whether an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, must determine if the unpopulated printed boards entering the assembly process have an adequate level of cleanliness. The question of “how clean is clean enough?” is one that has no definitive answer, as there is no "golden number" for board cleanliness. The issue...

IPC-5701 - Standard Only

Users Guide for Cleanliness of Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5701
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
Tackling PCB cleanliness is a tough job; residues on printed circuit boards are directly related to the reliability of the produced hardware and can result in serious failures if not known or monitored. But how do you measure "cleanliness"? How clean is "clean"? The IPC-5701 provides guidance into how these issues should be approached and specified in purchasing documents, addressing levels of...

IPC-4563 - Standard Only

Resin Coated Copper Foil for Printed Boards Guideline

Document #:
IPC-4563
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/11/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
This guideline covers the requirements for resin coated copper foil intended for use in the formation of high density interconnect surface microvias for printed boards and printed board assemblies. 19 pages. Released November 2007.
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IPC-4555 - Standard Only

Performance Specification for High Temperature Organic Solderability Preservatives (OSP) for Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4555
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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-2551 - Standard Only

International Standard for Digital Twins

Document #:
IPC-2551
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/13/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-2551 standard is part of the IPC Factory of the Future standards establishing the IPC Digital Twin, which is comprised of the Digital Twin Product, Digital Twin Manufacturing and Digital Twin Lifecycle frameworks. Within the Digital Twin Architecture, the IPC-2551 standard stipulates and defines Digital Twin properties, types, complexities and readiness levels. The IPC Digital Twin...
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IPC-9257 - Standard Only

Requirements for Electrical Testing of Flexible Printed Electronics

Document #:
IPC-9257
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/08/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-9257 standard assists in selecting the test equipment, test parameters, test data and fixturing required to perform electrical test(s) on flexible printed electronics. Electrical testing of flexible printed electronics ensures conformance to electrical design requirements specified in IPC-6902. The IPC-9257 standard defines different levels of testing available to achieve this purpose.

IPC-A-610 - Revision F - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
F
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/28/2014
Language
English
IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 is now available. See Related items. IPC-A-610 is the most widely used electronics assembly standard in the world. A must for all quality assurance and assembly departments, IPC-A-610F illustrates industry-accepted workmanship criteria for electronics assemblies through detailed statements reflecting acceptable and defect conditions, supported by full-color photographs and...
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IPC-A-610 - Revision E - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/13/2010
Language
English
IPC-A-610 is the most widely used electronics assembly standard in the world. A must for all quality assurance and assembly departments, IPC-A-610E illustrates industry-accepted workmanship criteria for electronics assemblies through full-color photographs and illustrations. Topics include flex attachment, board in board, part on part, lead free, component orientation and soldering criteria for...

IPC-9241 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

Document #:
IPC-9241
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/13/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard is intended as a guideline in the proper preparation of a metallographic sample (microsection) of a printed board. The finished microsection is used for evaluating the quality of the laminate system and plated structures (e.g. PTHs and vias). Microsection sample preparation is regarded by many as a highly developed skill. The guidelines in this standard discuss the many variables and...
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IPC-2901 - Standard Only

Pb-free Design and Assembly Implementation Guide

Document #:
IPC/PERM-2901
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/14/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
The European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation has had a profound impact on the electronics industry. One of the restricted substances, lead (Pb), is commonly used in alloys with tin for component finishes, printed board finishes and solders. Pb-free materials directly affect product performance, reliability and service life in many ways. There have been numerous...

IPC/EIA-J-STD-032 - Standard Only

Performance Standard for Ball Grid Array Balls

Document #:
IPC/EIA-J-STD-032
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/01/2002
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard, developed jointly by IPC and the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) establishes the construction detail requirements for balls and other terminal structures on Ball Grid Array (BGA) packages. It also establishes a set of designations and expectations for product performance. A large variety of terminal structures are recognized for a wide range of applications ranging from...

IPC-S-816 - Standard Only

SMT Process Guideline Checklist

Document #:
IPC-S-816
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1993
Language
English
Current Revision
Why waste time looking for answers? This handy, easy-to-use troubleshooting guide lists all types of processing problems and solutions for surface mount assembly. Covers bridging, skips, misalignment, placement and more. 38 pages. Released July 1993.

IPC-4121 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Selecting Core Construction for Multilayer Printed Wiring Board Applications

Document #:
IPC-4121
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4121 provides industry-approved guidelines for selecting core constructions for multilayer printed wiring boards (PWBs). The specification sheets in the document categorize the different core constructions by laminate type and nominal thickness. The constructions are rated for characteristics such as dielectric constant (DK), dimensional stability (DS), flatness, smoothness and drillability...

IPC-6015 - Standard Only

Qualification & Performance Specification for Organic Multichip Module (MCM-L) Mounting & Interconnecting Structures

Document #:
IPC-6015
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes the specific requirements for organic mounting structures used to interconnect chip components, which in combination form the completed functional organic single-chip module (SCM-L) or organic multichip module (MCM-L) assembly. Includes the quality and reliability assurance requirements that must be met for their acquisition. For use with IPC-6011. 25 pages. Released February 1998.

IPC-1753 - Standard Only

Laboratory Report Standard

Document #:
IPC-1753
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/31/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1753 Laboratory Declaration Standard will allow for the electronic exchange of laboratory chemical analysis reports between supply chain members. Companies are being asked to provide laboratory analytic data to show compliance with the RoHS Directive and other customer requirements, such as halogen-free. This standard will allow for the expedited exchange of the necessary laboratory...

IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-020 - Revision E - Standard Only

Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for Nonhermetic Surface Mount Devices

Document #:
IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-020
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-9505 - Standard Only

Guideline Methodology for Assessing Component and Cleaning Materials Compatibility

Document #:
IPC-9505
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/12/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-9505 standard provides details of test methodologies for cleaning chemistry compatibility with electronic assembly materials that replace those in MIL-STD-202 Method 215 for testing electronic and electrical components such as capacitors, resistors, transformers and inductors. The test methods can also be used, when applicable, to parts not covererd by military specifications or drawings

IPC-2225 - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for Organic Multichip Modules (MCM-L) and MCM-L Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-2225
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
Used in conjunction with IPC-2221A, IPC-2225 establishes the requirements and other considerations (thermal, electrical, electromechanical and mechanical) for the design of Single Chip Module (SCM-L), MCM or MCM-L assemblies. Key concepts include adhesive interconnection information, typical die attach materials, microvia material properties and relationships with DFM and DFE.

ECA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-075 - Standard Only

Classification of Non-IC Electronic Components for Assembly Processes

Document #:
ECA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-075
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/03/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
J-STD-075 picks up where J-STD-020 left off by providing test methods to classify worst-case thermal process limitations for electronic components. Classification is referenced to common industry wave and reflow solder profiles including lead-free processing. The classifications represent maximum process sensitivity levels and do not establish rework conditions or recommended processes for an...

IPC-NC-349 - Standard Only

Computer Numerical Control Formatting for Drillers and Routers

Document #:
IPC-NC-349
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1985
Language
English
Current Revision
Defines a machine readable input format for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) drilling and routing machine tools used by the printed wiring board industry. The format may be used to transfer drilling and routing information between printed board designers, manufacturers and users or as the output CNC standard from converters that expand higher level design input such as IPC-D-350 data. Provides a...
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IPC/EIA-J-STD-026 - Standard Only

Semiconductor Design Standard for Flip Chip Applications

Document #:
IPC/EIA-J-STD-026
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1999
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard addresses semiconductor flip chip design requirements. Provides information for using standard semiconductor substrates, materials, assembly and test methods with established fabrication, bumping, test and handling practices. Electrical, thermal and mechanical chip design parameters and methodologies are covered in the standard, as well as the reliability aspects associated with...
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IPC/EIA-J-STD-028 - Standard Only

Performance Standard for Construction of Flip Chip and Chip Scale Bumps

Document #:
IPC/EIA-J-STD-028
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1999
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes construction detail requirements for bumps and other terminal structures used for Flip Chip Scale carriers. The specific standards for different terminations are appropriately matched to a particular interconnection process and include such diverse terminations as solder bumps, columns, non-melting stand-offs and conductive polymer deposits. The document articulates a set...

IPC-6012 - Revision D - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-6012
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/22/2015
Language
English
This specification 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...
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IPC-SM-840 - Revision D - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance<br>Specification of Permanent Solder Mask

Document #:
IPC-SM-840
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/30/2007
Language
English
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-SM-780 - Standard Only

Component Packaging & Interconnecting with Emphasis on Surface Mounting

Document #:
IPC-SM-780
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1988
Language
English
Current Revision
This document examines key issues in advanced packaging techniques. Provides information on what types of parts are available, the techniques and processes necessary for their proper use, possible advantages/disadvantages or problems, how to start implementation and where to find additional information. 138 pages. Released March 1988.
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IPC-MC-790 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Multichip Module Technology Utilization

Document #:
IPC-MC-790
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1992
Language
English
Current Revision
Provides information on multichip module technology, including parametric data, design and manufacturing information and a proposed categorization of various approaches to multichip interconnect substrate technologies based on dielectric family. 120 pages. Released August 1992.

IPC-TF-870 - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance of Polymer Thick Film Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-TF-870
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  11/01/1989
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers the materials, qualification, certification and performance requirements for multilayer polymer thick film (PTF) printed, extrusion deposited, or otherwise applied conductor, insulator and through-hole technology. This specification may also be used for procurement of single and double-sided boards. 59 pages. Released November 1989.
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JEDEC/IPC-JP002 - Standard Only

JEDEC/IPC Current Tin Whiskers Theory and Mitigation Practices Guideline

Document #:
JEDEC/IPC-JP002
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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-J-STD-001 - Revision F - Standard Only

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-J-STD-001
Revision
F
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/28/2014
Language
English
IPC J-STD-001F is recognized worldwide as the sole industry-consensus standard covering soldering materials and processes. This revision includes support for both traditional solder alloys and for lead-free manufacturing. Examples of some of the significant changes are revision to plated-through hole, PTH, minimum fill requirements; criteria for two new SMT termination types; and expanded...

IPC-J-STD-001 - Revision E - Standard Only

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-J-STD-001
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/13/2010
Language
English
J-STD-001E is recognized worldwide as the sole industry-consensus standard covering soldering materials and processes. This revision includes support for lead free manufacturing, in addition to easier to understand criteria for materials, methods and verification for producing quality soldered interconnections and assemblies. The requirements for all three classes of construction are included...

EIA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-002 - Revision D - Standard Only

Solderability Tests for Component Leads, Terminations, Lugs, Terminals and Wires

Document #:
EIA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-002
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/24/2013
Language
English
This standard prescribes test methods, defect definitions, acceptance criteria, and illustrations for assessing the solderability of electronic component leads, terminations, solid wires, stranded wires, lugs and tabs. A test method for the resistance to dissolution/dewetting of metallization is also included in the standard. Intended for use by both vendors and users, J-STD-002D was developed by...

IPC-J-STD-001 - Revision D - Standard Only

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-J-STD-001
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/01/2005
Language
English
Download the free Amendment 1 (.pdf) that resolves conflict in measles criteria between J-STD-001D, IPC-A-610D, IPC-6012B and IPC-A-600G. Lead free acceptance criteria and pictures now included! Reformatted-easier to find acceptance criteria! Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum Published November 2006, with Amendment 1 Published September 2009. Download the Addendum. J-STD-001D is...

IPC-D-422 - Standard Only

Design Guide for Press Fit Rigid Printed Board Back Planes

Document #:
IPC-D-422
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/01/1982
Language
English
Current Revision
Contains backplane design information from the fabrication and assembly perspective. Includes sections on design and documentation; fabrication; assembly; repair; and inspection. 17 pages. Revised September 1982.
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IPC-D-354 - Standard Only

Library Format Description for Printed Boards in Digital Form

Document #:
IPC-D-354
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/01/1987
Language
English
Current Revision
Describes the usage of libraries within the processing and generation of information files. The data contained within covers both the definition and usage of internal (existing within the information file) and external libraries. The libraries can be used to make generated data more compact and facilitate data exchange and archival. The subroutines within a library can be used one or more times...
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IPC-D-355 - Standard Only

Printed Board Automated Assembly Description in Digital Form

Document #:
IPC-D-355
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/1995
Language
English
Current Revision
Describes an intelligent, digital data transfer format for describing component mounting information. Supplements IPC-D-350 and is for designers and assemblers. Data included are pin location, component orientation, etc. This document is frozen; no future updates are planned. 33 pages. Released January 1995.
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IPC-D-352 - Standard Only

Electronic Design Data Description for Printed Boards in Digital Form

Document #:
IPC-D-352
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1985
Language
English
Current Revision
Describes the relationship between elements used in electromechanical design and packaging of printed boards. Includes descriptions for logical and physical elements necessary as input to a design system, as well as the network of interconnection description between the various electronic parts. Provides the capability of describing all elements in their final form upon design completion. The...
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IPC-D-351 - Standard Only

Printed Board Drawings in Digital Form

Document #:
IPC-D-351
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1985
Language
English
Current Revision
Describes an intelligent, digital format for transfer of drawings between printed wiring board designers, manufacturers and customers. Also conveys additional requirements, guidelines and examples necessary to provide the data structures and concepts for drawing description in digital form. Supplements ANSI/IPC-D-350. Pertains to four basic types of drawings: master drawings, schematics, assembly...

IPC-FA-251 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Assembly of Single- & Double-Sided Flex Circuits

Document #:
IPC-FA-251
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/01/1992
Language
English
Current Revision
Guidelines for the assembly of components and mounting hardware to single- and double-sided flexible printed wiring. These guidelines describe the type of materials and processes that may be used to accomplish proper electronic assembly. 30 pages. Released February 1992.

IPC-CA-821 - Standard Only

General Requirements for Thermally Conductive Adhesives

Document #:
IPC-CA-821
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/1995
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers requirements and test methods for thermally conductive dielectric adhesives used to bond components in place. Permanent, removable and self-shimming adhesives are addressed. 18 pages. Released January 1995.
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IPC-A-610 - Revision D - Amendment 1

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard with amendment(s)
Released:  02/01/2005
Language
English
Download the free Amendment 1 (.pdf) that resolves conflict in measles criteria between J-STD-001D, IPC-A-610D, IPC-6012B and IPC-A-600G. Lead free acceptance criteria and pictures now included! Reformatted-easier to find acceptance criteria! IPC-A-610 Telecom Addendum Published August 2009. Download the Telecom Addendum. When specifically required by procurement documentation, this Addendum...

IPC-A-142 - Standard Only

Specification for Finished Fabric Woven from Aramid for Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-A-142
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/01/1990
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers finished fabrics woven from aramid yarns that are intended as reinforcing material in laminated plastics for electrical and electronic use. All fabrics covered by this specification are plain weave. 9 pages. Released June 1990.

IPC-9504 - Standard Only

Assembly Process Simulation for Evaluation of Non-IC Components

Document #:
IPC-9504
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
This document addresses preconditioning of non-IC components used in electronic assembly. Will the components work with your process? The goal of these manufacturing process simulations is to ensure that the components chosen meet expected reliability requirements after exposure to factory processes. Developed for users and manufacturers, the procedure consists of a set of simulations for non-IC...

IPC-9502 - Standard Only

PWB Assembly Soldering Process Guideline for Electronic Components

Document #:
IPC-9502
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/01/1999
Language
English
Current Revision
This document describes the manufacturing solder process limits that components subjected to IPC-9501, IPC-9504 and IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 would survive. It does not include optimum conditions for assembly, but provides guidelines to ensure components are not damaged. This document applies to both surface-mount (SM) and through-hole (TH) components that are wave soldered, reflowed or hand soldered...
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IPC-9708 - Standard Only

Test Methods for Characterization of Printed Board Assembly Pad Cratering

Document #:
IPC-9708
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  12/14/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
Mechanical bend and shock tests are routinely performed on SMT assemblies to ensure that they can sustain anticipated production, handling and end use conditions. The strains and strain rates applied to SMT assemblies during bend and shock testing can lead to a variety of failure modes in the vicinity of the solder joints. This document provides test methods to evaluate the susceptibility of...
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IPC-9706 - Standard Only

Mechanical Shock In-situ Electrical Metrology Test Guidelines for FCBGA SMT Component Solder Crack and Pad Crater/Trace Crack Detection

Document #:
IPC-9706
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/14/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
Survey-based study presents data and analysis on the EMS industry, examining trends in sources of revenue, revenue per employee, services offered, markets served, manufacturing technology, capital investment, spending on equipment and materials and market size including forecasts and potential for market expansion. This study is based on data provided by a representative sample of 120 EMS...

IPC-A-311 - Standard Only

Process Controls for Phototool Generation and Use

Document #:
IPC-A-311
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers the information and data to be collected during the generation and use of phototools to improve artwork quality, thereby improving yields downstream. It also helps establish and maintain ISO 9000 certification and SPC by facilitating troubleshooting, standardizing the process for both experienced and inexperienced operators and by identifying process improvements for the ultimate...

IPC-9641 - Standard Only

High Temperature Printed Board Flatness Guideline

Document #:
IPC-9641
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/10/2013
Language
English
Current Revision
Printed board flatness is largely affected by a change in intrinsic properties through exposure to variances in temperature. The worst case deviation of the printed board from flatness may be at room temperature, peak temperature during reflow, or at any temperature in between. Printed board flatness must therefore be characterized during the entire reflow thermal cycle, and not solely at room...

IPC-9591 - Standard Only

Performance Parameters (Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental and Quality/Reliability) for Air Moving Devices

Document #:
IPC-9591
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/01/2006
Language
English
Current Revision
This document standardizes the performance parameters for air moving devices. The phrase "air moving device" (or "air mover") refers to equipment such as, fans, blowers and other forced air movement technologies. These air moving devices are used in the electronics industry for the cooling of heat-producing components, and range from small devices mounted directly to hot components such as...
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IPC-9501 - Standard Only

PWB Assembly Process Simulation for Evaluation of Electronic Components

Document #:
IPC-9501
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1995
Language
English
Current Revision
Will the components work with your process? That determination is the goal of these manufacturing process simulations; to ensure that components chosen meet expected reliability requirements after exposure to factory processes. This document specifically addresses preconditioning of components. Developed for users and manufacturers, the procedure consists of a set of simulations for IC component...

IPC-9301 - Standard Only

Numerical Analysis Guidelines for Microelectronics Packaging Design and Reliability

Document #:
IPC/JEDEC-9301
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/15/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC/JEDEC-9301document is an effort to standardize and document some of the basic tenets of a typical Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, as well as, to educate new designers (and in some cases even experienced designers) on the basic information and best practices that should be captured and provided to technical reviewers of the results of FEA data.

IPC-9199 - Standard Only

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Quality Rating

Document #:
IPC-9199
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/01/2002
Language
English
Current Revision
This document is a tool for a customer or supplier organization's internal audit group to assess a statistical process control (SPC) system against the requirements of IPC-9191. This document should be used by customers and suppliers of any size and for any commodity. This tool can be used to perform an assessment of the use of SPC at both organizational and process levels. The questions in this...

IPC-9702 - Standard with Amendment 1

Monotonic Bend Characterization of Board-Level Interconnects

Document #:
IPC-9702
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard with amendment(s)
Released:  08/18/2015
Language
English
Current Revision
This publication is intended to characterize the frature strength of a component's board level-interconnect by providing a common method of establishing the fracture resistance to flexural loading that may occur during conventional non-cyclic board assembly and test operations. The document is applicable to surface mount components attached to printed wiring boards using conventional solder reflow...

IPC-8413 - Standard Only

Specification for Process Carriers Used to Handle Optical Fibers in Manufacturing

Document #:
IPC-8413
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
The purpose of this specification is to define standard practices for handling various kinds of optical fiber and to define the specifications and guidelines to be used in the design of carriers for these fibers in component manufacturing. This document is identified in the overarching IPC-0040, Optoelectronic Assembly and Packaging Technology. This standard does not define a particular carrier...

IPC-8921 - Standard Only

Requirements for Woven and Knitted Electronic Textiles (E-Textiles) Integrated with Conductive Fibers, Conductive Yarns and/or Wires

Document #:
IPC-8921
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  12/05/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-8921 standard provides and defines industry test methods and guidance for providing performance data on key characteristics and durability of woven and knitted e-textiles integrated with conductive fibers, conductive yarns and/or wires. The IPC-8921 standard also provides classifications for woven and knitted e-textiles, fibers, yarns and wires and includes 20 new terms and definitions for...

IPC-8701 - Standard Only

Final Acceptance Criteria Standard for PV Modules-Final Module Assembly

Document #:
IPC-8701
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/16/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-8701 presents acceptance guidelines for the solar panel in final module assembly. The intent of this standard is to cover crystalline solar modules.Some of the content may be applicable to other photovoltaic modules such as thin film. The standard reviews and includes acceptance guidelines for incoming and finished frames, frame assembly, sealant, tape, junction box assembly, and bus bar...

IPC-7621 - Standard Only

Guideline for Design, Material Selection and General Application of Encapsulation of Electronic Circuit Assembly by Low Pressure Molding with Thermoplastics

Document #:
IPC-7621
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/14/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
Encapsulation, for the purpose of IPC-7621 standard, is defined as a low pressure molded thermoplastic, e.g., polyamide, which is brought to a liquid state and injection molded and (rather quickly) returned to a temperature below its melting point., forming a durable yet pliable (rubbery-like) form. The desired performance characteristics of low pressure molding (LPM) encapsulation depend on the...

IPC/JPCA-6901 - Standard Only

Application Categories for Printed Electronics

Document #:
IPC/JPCA-6901
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/26/2015
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes a Market Classification System and Level Classification System for printed electronics assemblies and provides a list of performance criteria and testing methods. It provides a standardized product category structure for designing and manufacturing printed electronics and assemblies which conform to industry-established performance metrics as determined by accepted...

IPC-6903 - Standard Only

Terms and Definitions for the Design and Manufacture of Printed Electronics (Additive Circuitry)

Document #:
IPC-6903
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/29/2015
Language
English
This standard provides industry-approved terms and definitions to create a common language for users and suppliers to develop electronics products that utilize printed electronics alone or as additive processes combined with traditional rigid, flexible and rigid-flex PWB assemblies Released October 2015.

IPC-6013 - Revision D - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-6013
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/01/2017
Language
English
The IPC-6013D 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. IPC-6013D incorporates new and updated requirements for final finishes, rigid-to...

IPC-4101 - Revision D - Standard with Amendment 1

Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4101
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard with amendment(s)
Released:  05/12/2014
Language
English
IPC-4101D-WAM1 covers the requirements for base materials that are referred to as laminate or prepreg. These are to be used primarily for rigid and multilayer printed boards for electrical and electronic circuits. This document contains 65 individual specification sheets that can be searched using keywords. These keywords allow the document's user to find materials of a similar nature, but with...

IPC-4101 - Revision D - Standard Only

Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4101
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/12/2014
Language
English
This specification covers the requirements for base materials that are referred to as laminate or prepreg. These are to be used primarily for rigid and multilayer printed boards for electrical and electronic circuits. This document contains 64 individual specification sheets that can be searched using keywords. These keywords allow the document's user to find materials of a similar nature, but...
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IPC-2223 - Revision D - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-2223
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/20/2016
Language
English
Used in conjunction with IPC-2221, IPC-2223 establishes the specific requirements for the design of flexible printed boards and forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures. The flexible materials used in the structures are comprised of insulating films, reinforced and/or non-reinforced dielectric in combination with metallic materials. Revision D provides new design guidance and...

IPC-4130 - Standard Only

Specification & Characterization Methods for Nonwoven "E" Glass Mat

Document #:
IPC-4130
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
Determines the nomenclature, definitions and requirements for materials made from nonwoven "E" glass fibers. IPC-4130 also includes specification sheets for selecting and purchasing these materials. 14 pages. Released September 1998. Equivalent to IEC Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 62212

IPC-3408 - Standard Only

General Requirements for Anisotropically Conductive Adhesives Films

Document #:
IPC-3408
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  11/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
This document covers requirements and test methods for anisotropically conductive adhesive films used to bond and electrically connect components. Applications include the following: flexible PWB-to-glass, flexible PWB-to-rigid PWB, flip chip-to-glass, flip chip-to-flexible PWB, flip chip-to-rigid PWB, and fine pitch SMD. The adhesive film may be supplied pre-attached to a flexible circuit or...

IPC-3406 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Electrically Conductive Surface Mount Adhesives

Document #:
IPC-3406
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-3406 offers guidelines for selecting electrically conductive adhesives for use in electronics manufacturing as solder alternatives. The process discussion attempts to stay within the bounds of the existing solder assembly infrastructure. Both major types of adhesives, isotropic (conducting equally in all directions) and anisotropic (unidirectional conductivity) are covered. Polymer adhesives...
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IPC-2612-01 - Standard Only

Sectional Requirements for Electronic Diagramming Symbol Generation Methodology

Document #:
IPC-2612-1
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/30/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the requirements for generation of electronic symbols used in the documentation of electronic diagrams that define the electrical interconnectivity of electronic products. The descriptions pertain to schematic symbols, logic symbols or Boolean truth tables required to define the circuit configuration. Where appropriate, the standard also includes methodology for defining...
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IPC-TP-1114 - Technical Paper

The Layman's Guide to Qualifying a Process to J-STD-001

Document #:
IPC-TP-1114
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
Originally developed for J-STD-001B, it is also applicable to current assembly standards. Electronics manufacturers are faced with the difficult task of proving that a candidate manufacturing process can produce acceptable hardware, either to the customer of the product, or for internal quality control. Users have to determine many of the process qualification steps on their own. This document...

IPC-1758 - Standard Only

Declaration Requirements for Shipping, Pack and Packing Materials

Document #:
IPC-1758
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/22/2012
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard addresses the industry need for exchange of information regarding the materials used to protect products during shipment between supply chain partners. This standard is one of several in the 175x series of standards that permits segmentation of declaration details based on the subject and scope of the declaration. This standard describes essential information exchange content with...
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IPC-1756 - Standard Only

Manufacturing Process Data Management

Document #:
IPC-1756
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/05/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1756 establishes the requirements for exchanging manufacturing data between suppliers and customers for electrical and electronic products. IPC-1756 establishes 23 fields for declaration of manufacturing data supported by Scriba and other tools developed for use between users and suppliers. The type of manufacturing information includes sensitivity to moisture and high temperature, different...

IPC-1753 - Standard with Amendment 1

Laboratory Report Standard

Document #:
IPC-1753
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard with amendment(s)
Released:  05/03/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC 1753 WAM1 Laboratory Declaration Standard will allow for the electronic exchange of laboratory chemical analysis reports between supply chain members. Companies are being asked to provide laboratory analytic data to show compliance with the RoHS Directive and other customer requirements, such as halogen-free. This standard will allow for the expedited exchange of the necessary laboratory...

IPC-2524 - Standard Only

PWB Fabrication Data Quality Rating System

Document #:
IPC-2524
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
This document describes a PWB fabrication data quality rating system used by fabricators to evaluate incoming data package integrity. Includes information on conformance to both fabricator and customer design rules and can be used by printed board designers as an output quality check. 16 pages. Released February 1999.
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IPC-2501 - Standard Only

Definition for Web-Based Exchange of XML Data

Document #:
IPC-2501
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2501 establishes the governing semantics and an XML based syntax for shop floor communication between electronic assembly equipment and associated software applications. This standard outlines the communication architecture and supporting XML messages. The standard also describes a messaging interface that is based upon an architecture whereby a single logical middleware server (the Message...
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IPC-1731 - Standard Only

Strategic Raw Materials Supplier Qualification Profile

Document #:
IPC-1731
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/01/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
Suppliers of raw materials for laminate manufacturing now have an industry-approved questionnaire to supply current and potential customers with a self-assessment of their facilities. IPC-1731 gives suppliers of raw materials the opportunity to create a profile of their manufacturing facility(s) that will be consistent with those developed by other industry suppliers. Using the Microsoft Word (TM)...
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IPC-1331 - Standard Only

Voluntary Safety Standard for Electrically Heated Process Equipment

Document #:
IPC-1331
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/01/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
This voluntary standard establishes minimum requirements for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrically heated process equipment in order to minimize electrical hazards and prevent fires that may occur in combustible tanks, tank liners and drying equipment.
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IPC-HDBK-9798 - Revision A - Handbook

Handbook for Press-fit Standard for Automotive Requirements and other High-Reliability Applications

Document #:
IPC-HDBK-9798
Revision
A
Product Type
Handbook
Released:  02/05/2026
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-HDBK-9798A provides guidelines and information for manufacturing electronic assemblies using compliant press-fit technology. The intent is to explain the ‘‘how-to’’ and ‘‘why’’ information of press fit, and fundamentals for these processes. IPC-HDBK-9798A handbook is a supporting document to the IPC-9797A standard.

IPC-HDBK-830 - Revision A - Handbook

Guidelines for Design, Selection, and Application of Conformal Coatings

Document #:
IPC-HDBK-830
Revision
A
Product Type
Handbook
Released:  10/07/2013
Language
English
Current Revision
This handbook is a compilation of the conformal coating industry's practical experience, and will assist the designers and users of conformal coatings in making informed choices. Users will better understand the properties of the various conformal coatings, the results to be achieved by its application and how to verify that these goals have been met. Use this document as a supplement in...

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..

IPC-4552 - Revision A - Standard Only

Performance Specification for Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) Plating for Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4552
Revision
A
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/22/2017
Language
English
The IPC-4552A performance specification sets requirements for Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) deposit thicknesses for applications including soldering, wire bonding and as a contact finish. The IPC-4552A is intended for use by chemical suppliers, printed board manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The IPC-4552A standard may be...

IPC-A-600 - Revision K - Standard Only

Abnahmekriterien für Leiterplatten

Document #:
IPC-A-600
Revision
K
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/18/2021
Language
German
Current Revision
IPC-A-600K-DE ist das ultimative, illustrierte Handbuch für Annahmekriterien von Leiterplatten! Diese Richtlinie im Vierfarb-Druck enthält Bilder und Illustrationen der Zustände „Anzustreben“, „Zulässig“ und „Fehler“, die an unbestückten Leiterplatten im Innern oder auf der Oberfläche beobachtbar sind. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Mitarbeiter, Prüfer und Ingenieure über die aktuellste Version...

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...

IPC-AJ-820 - Revision A - Handbook

Assembly & Joining Handbook

Document #:
IPC-AJ-820
Revision
A
Product Type
Handbook
Released:  02/21/2012
Language
English
Current Revision
This handbook contains general information and descriptions of proven techniques for assembly and soldering electronic assemblies. Content was developed and reviewed by noted industry experts and experienced committee members. Sections include: handling electronic assemblies, design considerations, PCBs, components, solderability, materials, component mounting, solder techniques and connections...

IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-033 - Revision C - Standard Only

Handling, Packing, Shipping and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices

Document #:
IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-033
Revision
C
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/2014
Language
English
Provides surface mount device manufacturers and users with standardized methods for handling, packing, shipping and use of moisture/reflow sensitive components. These methods help avoid damage from moisture absorption and exposure to solder reflow temperatures that can result in yield and reliability degradation and damaged components. These procedures provide a minimum shelf life of 12 months...

IPC-J-STD-030 - Revision A - Standard Only

Selection and Application of Board Level Underfill Materials

Document #:
IPC-J-STD-030
Revision
A
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/24/2014
Language
English
This document provides users of underfill material with guidance in selecting and evaluating underfill material for assembly solder joints second-level interconnects. Underfill material is used to increase reliability of electronic devices by two methods: alleviate coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch (between the electronic package and the assembly substrate) and/or increase mechanical...

IPC-2221 - Revision B - Standard Only

Generic Standard on Printed Board Design

Document #:
IPC-2221
Revision
B
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  11/20/2012
Language
English
IPC-2221B is the foundation design standard for all documents in the IPC-2220 series. It establishes the generic requirements for the design of printed boards and other forms of component mounting or interconnecting structures, whether single-sided, double-sided or multilayer. Among the many updates to Revision B are new criteria for conductor characteristics, surface finishes, via protection...
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IPC-A-600 - Revision M - Standard Only

プリント基板の受入れ

Document #:
IPC-A-600
Revision
M
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  11/25/2025
Language
Japanese
Current Revision
プリント基板の受入れに関する図解付きガイドの決定版！この4色刷りの文書では、ベアプリント基板の内部または外部から観察可能なコンディションについて、目標、許容可能、不適合といったそれぞれ状態を写真とイラストで解説している。本書は、オペレータ/検査担当者/エンジニアに必要な最新の業界コンセンサス情報を提供するものである。この改版(M版)では多数の写真と図を更新するとともに、プリント基板の端部めっき、キャビティ、端部のバリ、ディウェッティング、導体厚さ、アニュラリング(位置合わせ)内の銅の侵入、めっきボイド等のトピックを新規に、あるいは拡張して解説している。本書の内容は、IPC-6012FとIPC-6013Eに記載する許容要件と同期している。IPC-A-600Kに優先する。

IPC-1601 - Revision A - Standard Only

Printed Board Handling and Storage Guidelines

Document #:
IPC-1601
Revision
A
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/27/2016
Language
English
The industry's sole guideline on the handling, packaging and storage of printed boards. The guidelines in this document are intended to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation and moisture uptake. Consideration is given to packaging material types and methods, production environment, handling and transport of product, and establishing baking profiles...
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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...
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