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A
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Released:  12/23/2014
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English
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This document provides the designer/user with guideline information related to the use of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for fabrication and assembly of flexible, rigid or rigid-flex printed boards, membrane switches and component attachments. It also provides information on adhesive types available, their inherent strengths, weaknesses, limitations and correct processes needed for creating...
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Released:  11/02/2017
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English
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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...
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Released:  11/30/2021
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English
IPC-T-50N 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. IPC-T-50N contains over 550 new or revised terms, including new terminology for via structures, surface mount device...
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Released:  05/26/2015
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English
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronic interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision M contains over 220 new or revised terms, including new terminology for conformal coatings, potting and encapsulation processes, stencil design, statistical process control, and flexible printed board...
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Released:  07/17/2013
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English
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronic interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision K contains more than 220 new or revised terms, including new terminology for thermal properties, etchback, assembly processing, hole drilling, and microvia technology. Also includes commonly used industry...

IPC-T-50 - Revision J - Standard Only

SUPERSEDED BY T-50K

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Released:  10/18/2011
Language
English
This essential industry standard provides descriptions and illustrations of electronics interconnect industry terminology to help users and their customers break down language barriers. Revision J contains nearly 400 new or revised terms, including new terminology for chip scale and area array packaging, cable and wire harness technology, assembly processing, moisture sensitive components, and...
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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.

IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

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English
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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:  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...
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Released:  07/01/1996
Language
English
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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:  02/12/2007
Language
English
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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:  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...
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Released:  07/01/2003
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English
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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
Language
English
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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...

IPC-9241 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

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Released:  01/13/2017
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English
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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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Released:  02/14/2018
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English
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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...

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

Performance Standard for Ball Grid Array Balls

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Released:  06/01/2002
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English
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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...
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Released:  02/03/2015
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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...
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Released:  08/01/1999
Language
English
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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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Released:  07/01/1992
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English
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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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Released:  03/01/2006
Language
English
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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...

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

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

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D
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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...
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Released:  01/01/1995
Language
English
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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-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

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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