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IPC-4781 - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification of Permanent, Semi-Permanent and Temporary Legend and/or Marking Ink

Document #:
IPC-4781
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/30/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
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.
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IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

Document #:
IPC-TM-650
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Language
English
Current Revision
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.
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IPC-HM-860 - Standard Only

Specification for Multilayer Hybrid Circuits

Document #:
IPC-HM-860
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/1987
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers the qualification and performance requirements of multilayer circuits used in hybrid packaging. These circuits consist of three or more layers of conductor patterns separated from each other by insulating materials and interconnected by a continuous metallic interlayer connection. The substrate may include passive elements. 66 pages. Released January 1987.
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IPC-T-50 - Revision P - Standard Only

Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

Document #:
IPC-T-50
Revision
P
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  11/25/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
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-2152 - Standard Only

Standard for Determining Current Carrying Capacity in Printed Board Design

Document #:
IPC-2152
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/16/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
The sole industry standard for determining appropriate internal and external conductor sizes on printed boards as a function of the current carrying capacity required and the acceptable conductor temperature rise. This document provides guidance on how thermal conductivity, vias, copper planes, power dissipation and printed board material and thickness all factor into the relationship between...
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IPC-2228-English - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for High Frequency (RF/Microwave) Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-2228
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/17/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
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...

IPC-2316 - Standard Only

Design Guide for Embedded Passive Device Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-2316
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/01/2007
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2316 offers printed board users and designers the necessary information for incorporating formed and placed embedded passive components into their applications. The history of embedded passive technologies is given along with full coverage of embedded resistors, capacitors and inductors. In addition, it also assists the user in understanding some of the physical, electrical and thermal...

IPC-4811 - Standard Only

Specification for Embedded Passive Device Resistor Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4811
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/30/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
This document describes materials that can be used for the fabrication of embedded passive resistor devices within the finished printed circuit board substrate. It provides information on general designations and associated characteristics of embedded passive device (EPD) resistor materials. The document shall be used as a qualification and conformance standard for designers and users when...
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IPC-6921 - Standard Only

Requirements and Acceptance for Organic IC Substrates

Document #:
IPC-6921
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  12/19/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6921 establishes and defines the qualification, performance, and acceptance requirements for wire bonding IC substrate products and flip chip IC substrate products. It provides photographs and illustrations of acceptable and defect conditions observed internally or externally on organic IC substrates, including requirements for critical IC substrate functional areas such as WB pads, SMT pads...
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JIG-101 - Standard Only

Joint Industry Guide Materials Composition Declaration for Electrotechnical Products

Document #:
JIG-101
Revision
4
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/08/2011
Language
English
Current Revision
The Joint Industry Guide Material Composition Declaration for Electrotechnical Products has been updated to include the most recent substances for restriction. The JIG-101 is an industry materials declaration guide that facilitates reporting of material content information across the global electrotechnical supply chain. This document sets minimum requirements for a materials declaration. The...
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IPC-2615 - Standard Only

Printed Board Dimensions and Tolerances

Document #:
IPC-2615
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
The definitive standard on printed board dimensioning and tolerancing is finally here! IPC-2615 comprehensively covers dimensioning and tolerancing of electronic packaging and is consistent with other IPC printed board standards such as IPC-6012A and IPC-2221A. The document includes fundamental dimensioning and tolerancing rules, positional, profile, orientation and form tolerances and detailed...

IPC-D-279 - Standard Only

Design Guidelines for Reliable Surface Mount Technology Printed Board Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-D-279
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1996
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
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IPC-SMEMA 7 - Standard Only

SMEMA7 - Fluid Dispensing Terms and Definitions

Document #:
IPC-SMEMA 7
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/12/2007
Language
English
Current Revision
This document is intended to clarify terms used in the area of fluid dispensing. As is often the case, different terms are used by different manufacturers to convey a similar meaning. Common interchangeable terms are shown in parenthesis and the reader should not infer one term is preferred over the other.
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IPC-5262 - Standard Only

Design, Critical Process and Acceptance Requirements for Polymeric Applications

Document #:
IPC-5262
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/17/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-5262 prescribes the minimum design, critical process and acceptance requirements for the application of polymeric materials to electrical/electronic components, modules, printed wiring assemblies and other elements thereof. The intent of IPC-5262 is to establish a baseline of requirements, procedures, practices and process attributes based on lessons learned and best practices that have...

IPC-5704 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Requirements for Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5704
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/27/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
Printed board quality encompasses many parameters, cleanliness being one important parameter. This document defines the recommended general requirements for the cleanliness of unpopulated (bare) single, double-sided and multilayer printed boards. Coverage is given to Ion Chromatography (IC) testing and Ionic cleanliness testing for process control. 6 pages. Released December 2009.

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-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-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-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-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-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...
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IPC-9242: Guidelines for Microsection Evaluation

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-A-630A: Acceptability Standard for Manufacture, Inspection, and Testing of Electronic Enclosures

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

IPC-7527A: Requirements for Solder Paste Application

IPC-4204C: Flexible Metal-Clad Dielectrics for Use in Fabrication of Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-J-STD-002F: Solderability Tests for Component Leads, Terminations, Lugs, Terminals and Wires

IPC-4101F: Specifications for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

IPC-1755B: Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard

IPC-2223F: Sectional Design Standard for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-HDBK-9798A: Handbook and Guide to Supplement IPC-9797

IPC-WP-011: Guidance for Strain Gage Limits for Assemblies

J-STD-046A: Customer Notification Standard for Product/Process Changes by Electronic Product Suppliers

J-STD-048A: Notification Standard for Product Discontinuance

IPC-T-50P: Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

IPC-1401B: Corporate Social Responsibility Management System Standard

IPC -1751B: Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management

IPC-6013F: Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-4413 - Am1: Specification for Finished Fabric Woven from Low Dk Glass for Printed Boards