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IPC-7711/21 - Revision D - Standard Only

Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies

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D
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Released:  02/06/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7711/21 guide provides procedures for rework, repair and modification of printed board assemblies, including tools and materials, common procedures, coating removal and graphics to assist the user.
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E
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Released:  01/24/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2223E 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. IPC-2223E provides new design...
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E
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Released:  01/29/2026
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard provides minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board design, fabrication, assembly, and cable and wire harness assembly organizations and/or companies to become trusted sources for markets requiring high levels of confidence in the integrity of delivered products. These trusted sources shall ensure quality, supply chain risk management (SCRM), security and chain...
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Revision
E
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Released:  12/22/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
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E
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Released:  10/17/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7095E describes design and assembly implementation for ball grid array (BGA) and fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) technology, focusing on inspection, repair and reliability issues associated with design and assembly of printed boards using these packages. IPC-7095E provides the useful and practical information to those who use or are considering using BGAs. IPC-7095E provides descriptions on how to...
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Revision
D
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Released:  11/01/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1791D standard provides minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board design, fabrication, assembly, and cable and wire harness assembly organizations and/or companies to become trusted sources for markets requiring high levels of confidence in the integrity of delivered products. These trusted sources shall ensure quality, supply chain risk management (SCRM), security and...

IPC-7095 - Revision D - Standard with Amendment 1

Design and Assembly Process Implementation for BGAs

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D
Released:  07/09/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7095D-AM1 standard describes design and assembly implementation for ball grid array (BGA) and fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) technology, focusing on inspection, repair and reliability issues associated with design and assembly of printed boards using these packages. IPC-7095D-AM1 provides the useful and practical information to those who use or are considering using BGAs. IPC-7095D-AM1 provides...

IPC-D-350 - Revision D - Standard Only

Printed Board Description in Digital Form

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D
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Released:  07/01/1992
Language
English
Current Revision
This document bears two reference numbers, and may be obtained from IPC or the IEC. IPC-D-350D and IEC 1182-1 are identical in technical content. The IEC version of this document also contains a French translation. The IEC is responsible for the accuracy of that translation.Specifies record formats used to describe printed board products with detail sufficient for tooling, manufacturing and...
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Revision
B
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Released:  07/27/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4552B standard sets the requirements for Electroless Nickel / Immersion Gold (ENIG) deposit thickness for applications including soldering, wire bonding, and as a contact finish. IPC-4552B standard is used to specify acceptance criteria to meet performance standards for IPC-6010 family of documents including IPC-6012, IPC-6013 and IPC-6018. The ENIG deposit specified using this document will...
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Revision
B
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Released:  10/20/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1782B establishes minimum requirements for manufacturing and supply chain traceability based on perceived risk. IPC-1782B applies to all products, processes, assemblies, parts, components, equipment used and other items as defined by users and suppliers in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, as well as mechanical assembly and printed board fabrication. IPC-1782B is applicable both for...

IPC-1602 - Revision A - Standard Only

Standard for Printed Board Handling and Storage

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A
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Released:  12/17/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
The industry's sole standard on the handling, packaging and storage of printed boards. The requirements in this document are intended to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation, ESD and moisture uptake. Consideration is given to packaging material types and methods, production environment, handling and transport of product, and establishing baking...
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B
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Released:  07/01/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
This popular document covers land pattern design for all types of passive and active components, including resistors, capacitors, MELFs, SOPs, QFPs, BGAs, QFNs and SONs. The standard provides printed board designers with an intelligent land pattern naming convention, zero component rotations for CAD systems and three separate land pattern geometries for each component that allow the user to select...
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A
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Released:  02/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-D-620A standard provides design and critical process requirements for cable and wire harness assemblies as well as military/space applications. IPC-D-620A is the design requirements companion to IPC/WHMA-A-620, "Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies," and its associated Space Addendum. Three white papers are included to provide guidance on key topics discussed...

IPC-D-356 - Revision B - Standard Only

Bare Substrate Electrical Test Data Format

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B
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Released:  10/01/2002
Language
English
Current Revision
UPDATED! This standard describes a data format for transmitting bare board electrical test information in digital form, including data suitable for computer-aided repair. When used as a netlist input to test data processing, the receiver of IPC-D-356B data will determine test point assignments and positioning. Enhancements to the B Revision include updates to the concept of testable areas to...

IPC-CH-65 - Revision B - Standard Only

Guidelines for Cleaning of Printed Boards and Assemblies

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B
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Released:  07/25/2011
Language
English
Current Revision
This document includes lead free, no-clean, and environmental friendly chemistries. This is a collection of information on electronic board and assembly cleaning in a single location. This major revision explains the relationship between materials, processes, and contaminants in fabrication and assembly operations. It also addresses cleanliness assessment and process control in relation to...

IPC-7525 - Revision C - Standard Only

Stencil Design Guidelines

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C
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Released:  02/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7525C standard provides guidance for the design and fabrication of stencils for solder paste and surface-mount adhesive with much of the content based on the experience of stencil designers, fabricators, and users.
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B
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Released:  03/13/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
This document provides useful and practical information for developing thermal profiles to produce acceptable SnPb and Pb-free electronics assemblies using reflow, vapor phase, laser, selective and wave soldering equipment. The document also includes a troubleshooting guide for addressing common defects which can be attributed to profiling.

IPC-2231 - Revision A - Standard Only

DFX Guidelines

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A
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Released:  10/27/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2231A provides guidelines for establishing a best practice methodology for use in developing a formal DFX (Design for Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly, Testability, Cost, Reliability, Environment, Reuse) process for layout of printed boards.

IPC-2222 - Revision B - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards

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B
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Released:  10/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2222B used in conjunction with IPC-2221, establishes the specific requirements for the design of rigid organic printed boards and other forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures. The IPC-2222B standard applies to single-sided, double-sided, or multi-layered boards. Key concepts in IPC-2222B are rigid laminate properties, design requirements for printed board assembly and...

IPC-2221 - Revision C - Standard Only

Generic Standard on Printed Board Design

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C
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Released:  12/14/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2221C 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 C are new guidance and requirements on material and copper foil selection...
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C
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Released:  01/15/2019
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-CC-830C standard establishes qualification and conformance requirements for electrical insulating compounds (conformal coatings). It has been designed and constructed with the intent of obtaining maximum confidence in the materials with minimum test redundancy. The IPC-CC-830C standard covers: • The qualification and qualification retention of the conformal coating material (Table 3-1...
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Revision
A
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Released:  10/12/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2226A, Sectional Design Standards for High Density Interconnect (HDI) Printed Boards is used in conjunction with IPC-2221B. The IPC-2226A standard establishes requirements and considerations for the design of high density interconnect (HDI) printed boards and microvia technology. Revision A constitutes a substantial update to the document, with an all new color key for HDI constructions, new...

IPC-7526 - Revision A - Standard Only

Stencil and Misprinted Board Cleaning Handbook

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A
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Released:  04/12/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-7526A handbook addresses understencil cleanliness during stencil printing, removal of solder paste from stencils following the cleaning process and misprint PCB board cleaning considerations.
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Revision
A
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Released:  11/30/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7093A standard provides essential design and assembly guidance for implementing bottom termination components (BTCs). Specifically, IPC-7093A provides guidelines on critical design, materials, assembly, inspection, repair, quality, and reliability issues associated with BTCs.
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A
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Released:  07/02/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4556A Standard sets the requirements for the use of Electroless Nickel/Electroless Palladium/ Immersion Gold (ENEPIG) as a surface finish for printed boards. IPC-4556A standard defines ENEPIG deposit thicknesses for applications including soldering, wire bonding, and as a contact finish.

IPC-D-325 - Revision A - Standard Only

Documentation Requirements for Printed Boards

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A
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Released:  05/01/1995
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes the general requirements for documentation necessary to fully describe end product printed boards, regardless of raw material, special fabrication requirements, layer count or end product usage. Includes master drawing requirements, board definition and artwork/phototooling. 94 pages. Revised May 1995.
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A
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Released:  06/16/2009
Language
English
Current Revision
This specification sets requirements based on performance criteria for the use of Immersion Silver (IAg) as a surface finish for printed circuit boards. It is intended for use by chemical suppliers, printed board manufacturers, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEM). IAg is a thin immersion deposit over copper. It is a multifunctional surface...

IPC-J-STD-048 - Revision A - Standard Only

Notification Standard for Product Discontinuance

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A
Product Type
Released:  01/22/2026
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard is applicable to suppliers of, and affected customers for, electronic products and their constituent components. The goal of this notification standard is to better enable customers to manage and mitigate the disruption caused by the discontinuation of a product and to ensure continuity of supply. This standard establishes the requirements for timely customer notification of planned...
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A
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Released:  02/16/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
While there are a variety of industry test vehicles for the examination of material compatibility, the IPC-B-52 test board was created to meet the needs for testing both ion chromatograph and surface insulation resistance (SIR) which would be more representative of the manufacturing materials and processes. IPC-9203A standard addresses the IPC-B-52 test vehicle, which can be used to evaluate a...

IPC-9121 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Fabrication Processes

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Revision
A
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Released:  04/14/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-1921A handbook provides problems, causes and possible corrective actions related to printed board manufacturing processes. Includes more than 200 photos and illustrations depicting common defects.

IPC-7091A - Revision A - Standard Only

Design and Assembly Process Implementation of 3D Components

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A
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Released:  01/13/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
This document describes the design and assembly challenges and ways to address those challenges for implementing 3D component technology. Recognizing the effects of combining multiple uncased semiconductor die elements in a single-package format can impact individual component characteristics and can dictate suitable assembly methodology. The information contained in this standard focuses on...
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Revision
C
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Released:  11/20/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-2581C standard specifies the XML schema that represents the intelligent data file format used to describe printed board and printed board assembly products with details sufficient for tooling, manufacturing, assembly, and inspection requirements. This format may be used for transmitting information between a printed board designer and a manufacturing or assembly facility. The data is most...
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A
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Released:  10/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-9202A, Material and Process Characterization/Qualification Test Protocol that records changes in Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) on a representative sample of a printed circuit assembly (PCA). It quantifies any deleterious effects that might arise from solder flux or other process residues left on external surfaces after soldering, which can cause unwanted electro-chemical reactions...

IPC-1401 - Revision A - Standard Only

Corporate Social Responsibility Management System Standard

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  11/29/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-1401A standard specifies the requirements and best practice guidelines for an effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) management system to help an enterprise integrate CSR as a customer requirement into products and value chain activities, as well as to identify and manage CSR risks and opportunities through cooperation with customers and suppliers, to enhance the competitive...
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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  02/14/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-7094A describes the design and assembly challenges for implementing flip chip technology in a direct chip attach (DCA) assembly. The effect of bare-die or die-size components in a flip chip format has an impact on component characteristics and dictates the appropriate assembly methodology. The IPC-7094A standard focuses on design, assembly methodology, critical inspection, repair and...

IPC-PE-740 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Manufacture and Assembly

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/01/1997
Language
English
Current Revision
This is the document all process engineers must have! Useful for day-to-day problem solving, it contains case histories of problems and corrective action in the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of printed wiring products. Each section has been updated to reflect today's manufacturing challenges. Sections address documentation, phototooling, raw materials, mechanical operations, hole...

IPC-D-390 - Revision A - Standard Only

Automated Design Guidelines

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  02/01/1988
Language
English
Current Revision
This document is a general overview of computer aided design and its processes, techniques, considerations and problem areas with respect to printed circuit design. Describes the CAD design process from initial input package requirements to engineering change. 44 pages. Revised February 1988.
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Revision
C
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Released:  06/01/1991
Language
English
Current Revision
This document provides manufacturing and design considerations, input data requirements, test coupons, process control, tape and preform artwork, cut and strip artwork, vector photoplotting, rasterplotting, direct imaging, measurement and quality assurance. 68 pages. Revised June 1991.
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Revision
H
Product Type
Released:  04/27/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
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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Revision
N
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Released:  11/30/2021
Language
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...

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

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

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Revision
G
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Released:  05/31/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
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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Revision
M
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Released:  05/26/2015
Language
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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Revision
K
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Released:  07/17/2013
Language
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-A-610 - Revision H - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
H
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Released:  10/07/2020
Language
English
IPC-A-610H is the most widely used electronics assembly acceptance standard in the electronics industry. IPC-A-610H standard includes a general update to the document, introduces several new surface mount component types and removes target conditions. Participants from 29 countries provided their input and expertise to bring this document to the electronics industry. This is a must-have for...

IPC-A-610 - Revision J - Redline Standard

Acceptability for Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
J
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Released:  04/11/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
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-A-610 - Revision H - Redline Standard

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies - Redline

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Revision
H
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Released:  10/07/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
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-T-50 - Revision J - Standard Only

SUPERSEDED BY T-50K

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Revision
J
Product Type
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...

IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

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Original Version
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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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Revision
P
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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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Revision
Original Version
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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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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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...
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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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...
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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  04/30/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
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)...

IPC-2615 - Standard Only

Printed Board Dimensions and Tolerances

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Original Version
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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...
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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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...

IPC-A-610 - Revision G - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
G
Product Type
Released:  10/31/2017
Language
English
IPC-A-610 is the most widely used electronics assembly acceptance document. Updated with participants from 17 countries providing input and expertise, this document brings the latest criteria along with many new and revised graphics to the industry. This is a must-have for inspectors, operators and others with an interest in the acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies. IPC-A-610 is developed...

IPC-A-610 - Revision F - Standard with Amendment 1

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
F
Released:  05/09/2016
Language
English
IPC-A-610F with Amendment 1 incorporates the requirements of IPC-A-610F and IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 into one document. Criteria are presented in a seamless IPC-A-610 format, and there are no redline marks. This document is the equivalent to using IPC-A-610F and IPC-A-610F Amendment 1. IPC brings this version to industry to minimize confusion for those using both documents and those wishing to...

IPC-8401 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics

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Original Version
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Released:  10/22/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
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...

IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

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Released:  09/30/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
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Original Version
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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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Original Version
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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.
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Original Version
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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...
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Original Version
Product Type
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...
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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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...
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Original Version
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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-A-610 - Revision F - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
F
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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...

IPC-A-610 - Revision E - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Revision
E
Product Type
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...
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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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Released:  05/01/1998
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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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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...
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Released:  09/01/1982
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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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Released:  01/01/1995
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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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Released:  08/01/1985
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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...

IPC-A-610 - Revision D - Amendment 1

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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/JPCA-6901 - Standard Only

Application Categories for Printed Electronics

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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...
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This standard establishes the requirements for the documentation of electronic diagrams used as the foundation for defining the electrical interconnectivity of electronic products. The description pertains to either schematic diagrams, logic diagrams or Boolean truth tables and includes methodology for defining circuit flow, electrical or functional restrictions, or maintenance test procedures...
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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...
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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...

IPC-1601 - Revision A - Standard Only

Printed Board Handling and Storage Guidelines

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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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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-2221 - Revision B - Standard Only

Generic Standard on Printed Board Design

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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...

IPC-7711/21 - Revision C - Standard Only

Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies

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This guide provides procedures for rework, repair and modification of printed board assemblies. Included in this revision are the procedures previously released as change pages, an updated general information and common procedures section, new procedures for BGAs using focused IR Reflow Systems with integral preheater and general updates to all other procedures.

IPC-2222 - Revision A - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards

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Used in conjunction with IPC-2221, IPC-2222 establishes the specific requirements for the design of rigid organic printed boards and other forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures. This standard applies to single-sided, double-sided or multi-layered boards. Key concepts in this document are: rigid laminate properties, design requirements for printed board assembly and design...

IPC-T-50- Revision N - Standard Only

电子电路互连与封装术语及定义

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IPC-T-50N-CN文件旨在为电子行业中常用的词汇和术语提供其定义。本文件所规定的定义充分详细地阐明了术语,以便以英语为第二语言的读者能够理解含义的细微之处。IPC-T-50N-CN包含550多个新的或修订的术语,包括通孔结构、表面贴装器件类型、焊料凸点、焊料合金、焊接、退润湿、电路板制造工艺和测试的新术语。
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IPC-1791C provides minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board design, fabrication, assembly, and cable and wire harness assembly organizations and/or companies to become trusted sources for markets requiring high levels of confidence in the integrity of delivered products. These trusted sources shall ensure quality, supply chain risk management (SCRM), security and chain of...
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IPC-1791B standard provides minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board design, fabrication, and assembly organizations and/or companies to become trusted sources for markets requiring high levels of confidence in the integrity of delivered products. IPC-1791B expands the standard’s requirements to account for trusted sources of cable and wire harness assemblies.

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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