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Released:  04/20/2022
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IPC-6012E-AM1 is an Amendent to the IPC-6012E that clarifes the distinction between receding and dewetting solder in reflowed SPb or HASL coatings. The Amendment also provides amended criteria for minimum external conductor thickness of the finished printed board and new acceptance criteria for the minimum thickness of internal plated layers
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Released:  05/03/2018
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IPC-6013D-AM1 is an amendment makes changes to the existing acceptance criteria for copper wrap plating measurements as defined by IPC-6013D. IPC-6013D-AM1 is an amendment which implements a dual criterion for Class 3 copper wrap plating, based on design effectivity (before and after July 01, 2018), so as not to impose onto legacy designs any additional qualification activity associated with...
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Released:  11/02/2017
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The J-STD-006C-AM1 amendment provides better detail of a solder alloy's maximum allowed deviation about the nominal level of the element's mass than was provided in past alloy standards. The J-STD-006C-AM1 amendment provides information on negative effects of adding rare earth elements to specific, heavy tin-containing, lead-free solder alloys and propensity of tin whisker formation. Finally, the...

IPC-1755 - Revision A - Amendment 1

Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard

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Released:  10/27/2021
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IPC-1755A-Am1 cannot be used without a copy of IPC-1755A the base standard. You can purchase IPC-1755A-Am1 and IPC-1755A in the IPC.org online store. The IPC-1755A standard establishes the requirements for exchanging data between suppliers and their customers regarding the responsible resourcing of minerals. The IPC-1755 standard originally addressed conflict minerals within the scope of the Dodd...
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Released:  04/27/2023
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The IPC-A-610HC Telecom Addendum to IPC-A-610H Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies provides specific requirements for telecommunications products when it is specifically required by procurement documentation. Information in this document either supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-A-610 Revision H by providing additional requirements to ensure that electrical and...
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Released:  01/22/2025
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IPC J-STD-001JS Space and Military Addendum supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC J-STD-001J requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments of getting to and operating in space and military applications.
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Released:  09/30/2025
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IPC J-STD-001JA/IPC-A-610JA is the automotive addendum to J-STD-001J and IPC-A-610J. It provides criteria to ensure the reliability of soldered automotive electrical and electronic assemblies in the field under harsh environments and considers automated high-volume production. IPC J-STD-001JA/IPC-A-610JA addendum is not a standalone document, and it must be used in conjunction with J-STD-001J and...

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision E - Addendum - Space and Military

Space and Military Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620

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Released:  11/28/2023
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IPC/WHMA-A-620E-S space addendum provides additional requirements to IPC/WHMA-A-620E standard to ensure the reliability of cable and wire harness assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal excursions encountered getting to and operating in the military and space environments. IPC/WHMA-A-620E-S cannot be used as a standalone document. It must be used with the base standard IPC/WHMA-A...
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Released:  12/01/2025
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The IPC-6012FA Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6012 revision F, for rigid printed boards that must survive the vibration and thermal cycling environments of electronic interconnects within the automotive industry.
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Released:  11/30/2021
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The IPC-6012EA Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6012 revision E, for rigid printed boards that must survive the vibration and thermal cycling environments of electronic interconnects within the automotive industry. The addendum includes updated requirements for lifted lands, pattern feature accuracy...
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Released:  02/23/2024
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The IPC-6012FS space addendum provides exceptions to IPC Performance Class 3 requirements of the IPC-6012F for use in space and military avionics product. Exceptions include changes to acceptance criteria and/or sample size and test frequency for production lot acceptance testing. The IPC-6012FS covers requirements for rigid printed boards to survive vibration, extreme thermal cycling and ground...

IPC-A-600 - Revision M - Redline Standard

Redline Comparison IPC-A-600K to IPC-A-600M

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Released:  05/21/2025
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IPC-A-600M-RL Redline document shows the changes from IPC-A-600K to IPC-A-600M in a side-by-side comparison of the two documents. The IPC-A-600M Redline is available in electronic format only. As a comparison document it does not replace the standard.

IPC-A-610 - Revision G - Addendum - Rail Transit

Rail Transit Addendum to IPC-A-610G Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Released:  05/31/2022
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IPC-A-610G-R rail transit addendum provides additional requirements to IPC-A-610G base standard, specifying a standardized set of acceptance criteria unique to electronic assemblies used in the rigorous micro-environment under high mechanical and environmental stresses associated with high railway equipment, to ensure industry-specific high reliability and environmental adaptability of electronic...
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Released:  04/12/2022
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The IPC-6013EM Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6013E, for flexible/rigid-flexible printed boards that must meet requirements to high reliability medical device applications. IPC-6013EM is the only global industry-consensus standard addendum for Medical Applications to Qualification and Performance...
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Released:  04/24/2020
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The IPC-6012ES space addendum provides exceptions to Class 3 requirements of the IPC-6012E for use in space and military avionics product. Exceptions include changes to acceptance criteria and/or sample size and test frequency for production lot acceptance testing. The IPC-6012ES covers requirements for rigid printed boards to survive vibration, extreme thermal cycling and ground testing...
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Released:  09/10/2020
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The IPC-6012EM Addendum, when required by procurement documentation/drawings, supplements or replaces specifically identified requirements of IPC-6012E, for rigid printed boards that must meet requirements to high reliability medical device applications. IPC-6012EM is the only global industry-consensus standard for Medical Applications to Qualification and Performance Specifications for Rigid...

IPC-A-610 - Revision J - Redline Standard

Acceptability for Electronic Assemblies

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Released:  04/11/2024
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IPC-A-610H to IPC-A-610J redline document shows the changes from IPC-A-610H to IPC-A-610J in a side-by-side comparison of the two documents. The IPC-A-610J redline is only available in electronic format, it is not available in hardcopy. As a comparison document it does not replace the standard.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision C - Addendum - Rail Transit

Rail Transit Addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620C

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Released:  05/31/2022
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IPC/WHMA-A-620C-R rail transit addendum provides additional requirements to IPC/WHMA-A-620C standard, describing materials, methods, tests, and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered interconnections. It also provides the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies in rail transit industry, to ensure the high reliability and...

IPC-A-610 - Revision H - Redline Standard

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies - Redline

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Released:  10/07/2020
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IPC-A-610H Redline document shows the changes from IPC-A-610G to IPC-A-610H in a side-by-side comparison of the two documents. The IPC-A-610H redline is only available in electronic format, it is not available in hardcopy

IPC-J-STD-001 - Revision H - Redline Standard

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies - Redline

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Released:  10/07/2020
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English
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IPC-J-STD-001H redline shows the changes from J-STD-001G to J-STD-001H in a side-by-side comparison of the documents. The IPC-J-STD-001H redline is only available in electronic format, hardcopy is not available. NOTE: J-STD-001G Am 1 is not included in this redline.

IPC-J-STD-001 - Revision J - Redline Standard

Redline Comparison IPC J-STD-001HS to IPC J-STD-001JS

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Released:  02/20/2025
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J-STD-001JS Redline document shows the changes from J-STD-001HS to J-STD-001JS in a side-by-side comparison of the two documents. The J-STD-001JS redline is only available in electronic format, it is not available in hardcopy.

IPC-J-STD-001 - Revision J - Redline Standard

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies - Redline

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Released:  04/11/2024
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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.
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Released:  05/30/2008
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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.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision F- Redline Standard

IPC/WHMA-A-620E to IPC/WHMA-620F Redline Comparison

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Released:  01/05/2026
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English
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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...

IPC-7527 - Standard Only

Requirements for Solder Paste Printing

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Released:  05/17/2012
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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...

IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

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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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Released:  01/01/1987
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English
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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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Released:  11/25/2025
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English
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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...
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Released:  10/04/2013
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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...
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Released:  09/16/2009
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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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Released:  10/17/2022
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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...
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Released:  03/01/2007
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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...
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Released:  05/30/2008
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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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Released:  12/19/2025
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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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Released:  07/10/2023
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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.
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Released:  02/13/2019
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The IPC-9111 handbook is a valuable resource for anyone involved in manufacturing or purchasing printed board assemblies. Issues in the assembly process are presented along with possible causes and actions to take to resolve them. Photos are provided throughout the document to assist the reader. IPC-9111 supersedes the printed board assembly sections of IPC-PE-740A.
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Released:  04/30/2010
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This standard establishes the requirements for the documentation of printed circuit board fabrication, and identifies the physical attributes and performance requirements of the unpopulated product. The descriptions apply to rigid, flexible, inorganic substrates or any combination thereof. The construction may be single, double, multilayered, or HDI technology and may include embedded (integrated)...
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Released:  09/08/2011
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English
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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...

IPC-2615 - Standard Only

Printed Board Dimensions and Tolerances

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Released:  07/01/2000
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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...
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Released:  07/01/1996
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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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Released:  11/01/1990
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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.
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Released:  05/01/2003
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This document addresses the implementation of optical and optoelectronic packaging technologies. The areas discussed include: technology choices, design considerations, material properties, component mounting and interconnecting structures, assembly processes, testing, application, rework, and reliability of completed optoelectronic products. Optoelectronic packaging technologies include active...
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Released:  05/27/2025
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This standard identifies categories and establishes a designation system and qualification/quality conformance requirements and test methods for conductive yarns used in e-textiles. The standard enables suppliers of conductive yarns to demonstrate their products’ performance against real-world processing and end-use environments, leveraging eight IPC Test Methods developed specifically for...
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Released:  11/28/2022
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IPC-1402 standard applies to cleaning products used in the Electronics Manufacturing, including but not limited to original equipment manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services companies, board manufactures, cable and wire harness manufacturers and electronics industry suppliers. IPC-1402 standard applies to direct use chemicals to clean products or components, as well as to clean...
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Released:  02/12/2007
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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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Released:  01/27/2023
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IPC-8971 is intended to assist in selecting the test equipment, test parameters, test data and fixturing required to perform electrical test(s) on printed electronics on e-textiles. Printed electronics on e-textiles is printed electronics on coated or treated textile substrates. Coatings and treatments may be applied for printability of the textile substrate and/or for performance of the textile...
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Released:  01/27/2023
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IPC-8952 standard establishes specific requirements for the design of printed electronic applications and their forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures on coated or treated textile substrates. Textile substrate, as pertains to IPC-8952 standard, could be a bare textile or an integrated e-textile (e.g., woven or knitted e-textile). Coated or treated textile substrates, as pertain...
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Released:  07/09/2024
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IPC-2294 standard establishes specific requirements for the design of printed electronic applications and their forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures on rigid substrates. Rigid substrates, as applies to IPC-2294 standard, are those that are not required to be flexed into a new shape for the purposes of assembly or operation. The rigid substrate can be conductive (e.g., rigid...
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Released:  03/25/2024
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IPC-4922 standard prescribes general minimum requirements for the classification and testing of sintering materials for reliable electrical and thermal interconnects. IPC-4922 standard is a sintering materials classification, quality assurance and procurement document for sintering materials.

IPC-8401 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics

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Released:  10/22/2024
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IPC-8401 standard provides guidelines for In-Mold Electronics (IME) manufacturing processes, part structures, candidate materials, and production test methods. In-Mold Electronics integrates printed electronics and electrical components into injection molded plastics, creating a three-dimensional smart molded structure. IME technology uses mass production processes, materials, and components. IME...
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Released:  04/10/2025
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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-HERMES-9852 - Version 1.6 - Standard Only

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

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Released:  08/28/2024
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The IPC-Hermes-9852 standard provides a state-of-the-art communication protocol for machine-to-machine communication for surface-mount technology. Used with IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, IPC-HERMES-9852 can assist any electronics manufacturer, large or small, to align their companies with smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Version 1.6 includes updates to SendBoardInfo and capabilities...
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Released:  07/09/2024
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IPC-6904 standard establishes and defines the qualification and performance requirements for printed electronics and their forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures on rigid substrates. The substrate can be conductive, semiconductive or nonconductive.

IPC-2591 - Version 2.0 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

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Released:  03/10/2025
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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...
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IPC-9716 provides requirements for automated optical inspection (AOI) systems to define, set up, establish, and apply process control for manufacturing printed board assemblies, including general and specific process and AOI system conditions. Requirements include inspection parameters, lighting conditions, calibration, detectability, resolution, threshold limits, program setups, measurement...

IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

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Released:  09/30/2025
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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...

IPC-2591 - Version 1.7 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

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Released:  08/24/2023
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English
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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...
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Released:  01/27/2023
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IPC-1792 standard establishes requirements for companies to provide assurance that their products have been manufactured in cybersecure environments, ensuring that there has been no risk of impact to the product due to any cybersecurity incident. IPC-1792 requirements specify actions that need to be taken if a cybersecurity incident is detected, identifying all possible affected products.
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Released:  10/17/2022
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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...
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Released:  01/27/2010
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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.
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Released:  05/17/2013
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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...
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Released:  07/01/2003
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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...
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Released:  06/01/2007
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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...
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Released:  02/11/2008
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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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Released:  05/31/2022
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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

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Released:  01/13/2021
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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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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-9241 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

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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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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...
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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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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

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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/EIA-J-STD-032 - Standard Only

Performance Standard for Ball Grid Array Balls

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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

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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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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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-OI-645 - Standard Only

Standard for Visual Optical Inspection Aids

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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.
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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...
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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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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.
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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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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...
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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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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...

IPC-D-351 - Standard Only

Printed Board Drawings in Digital Form

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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...
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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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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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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.

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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