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IPC-4101 - Revision E - Standard with Amendment 1

Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

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Revision
E
Released:  04/14/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4101E-WAM1 covers the requirements for base materials that are referred to as laminate or prepreg and listed in the specification sheets which are found after the main body of the standard. The specification sheets are to be used primarily for rigid and multilayer printed boards for electronic interconnections. The IPC-4101E-WAM1 standard contains 70 individual specification sheets that can be...
Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
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...

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

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

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Revision
F
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Released:  12/01/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620F describes materials, methods, tests and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections and the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies.
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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...
Document #:
Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
D
Product Type
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

Document #:
Revision
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

Document #:
Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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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Revision
A
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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

Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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-4562 - Revision B - Standard Only

Metal Foil for Printed Board Applications

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Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  04/01/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4562A standard covers metal unsupported foils and foils supported by carrier films suitable for subsequent use in printed boards. IPC-4562B addresses the requirements of metal foils used in printed wiring applications.

IPC-2231 - Revision A - Standard Only

DFX Guidelines

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Revision
A
Product Type
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-CH-65 - Revision B - Standard Only

Guidelines for Cleaning of Printed Boards and Assemblies

Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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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Revision
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.
Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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-4203 - Revision C - Standard Only

Cover and Bonding Material for Flexible Printed Circuitry

Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  04/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the classification system, the qualification and quality conformance requirements for dielectric films coated with an adhesive on one or both sides, which are to be used as cover material and/or bondply for flexible printed circuitry, and supported or unsupported adhesive films to be used in the fabrication of flexible printed circuitry.

IPC-2222 - Revision B - Standard Only

Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards

Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
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

Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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.
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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-1752 - Revision B - Standard Only

Materials Declaration Management Standard

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Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  07/01/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-1752B standard establishes the requirements for exhanging material and substance data between suppliers and their customers for electrical and electronics products and other produicts. IPC-1752B includes data fields to help supply chain members transfer materials data required for submission into the ECHA SCIP database.

IPC-D-325 - Revision A - Standard Only

Documentation Requirements for Printed Boards

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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.

IPC-1751 - Revision A - Standard Only

Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  03/16/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
Amendment 1 to IPC-1751A standard provides the principles and details for declarations necessary between members of a supply chain relationship. This standard is the first in a series of standards that permits segmentation of declaration details based on the subject and scope of the declaration as well as the manufacturing domain. This standard contains general information and is supplemented by...

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

Notification Standard for Product Discontinuance

Document #:
Revision
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...

IPC-7801 - Revision A - Standard Only

Reflow Oven Process Control Standard

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  09/14/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-7801A standard provides requirements for process control of conveyorized solder reflow ovens. It includes a methodology for performing temperature measurements over time to establish a baseline profile, and then provides requirements to verify repeatability through periodic verification of the oven profile.

IPC-9121 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Fabrication Processes

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
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.
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  01/01/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-4591A standard establishes the classification system and the qualification and quality conformance requirements for functional conductive materials used in printed electronics applications. It provides companies that procure functional materials for printed electronics with the necessary technical structure to design and manufacture products meeting conformance to industry-determined...
Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  02/28/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-4412C covers the requirements for reinforcements woven from "E"glass yarn. These reinforcements are used in the production of prepregs, some of which are pressed into laminates. These prepregs and laminates are the base materials for rigid and mulitlayer printed boards. The IPC-4412C standard contains tables which describe each fabriic style in detail including the yarn used, the number of...

IPC-7091A - Revision A - Standard Only

Design and Assembly Process Implementation of 3D Components

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Revision
A
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
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...

IPC-1401 - Revision A - Standard Only

Corporate Social Responsibility Management System Standard

Document #:
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...

IPC-1755 - Revision A - Standard Only

Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  04/14/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-1755A standard establishes the requirements for exchanging data between suppliers and their customers in regard to the responsible resourcing of minerals. The IPC-1755As standard originally addressed conflict minerals within the scope of the Dodd-Frank Act in the US. IPC-1755A expands the scope of this document to address global responsible minerals sourcing.

IPC-4203 - Revision B - Standard Only

Cover and Bonding Material for Flexible Printed Circuitry

Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  03/01/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4203B establishes the classification system, the qualification and quality conformance requirements for dielectric films coated with an adhesive on one or both sides, which are to be used as cover material and/or bondply for flexible printed circuitry, as well as supported or unsupported adhesive films to be used in the fabrication of flexible printed circuitry. IPC-4203B does not cover non...
Document #:
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...
Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  11/01/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4103B standard covers the requirements for clad and unclad plastic laminate and bonding layer materials to be used for the fabrication of printed boards for microstrip, stripline and high speed digital electrical and electronic circuits. In addition to better definitions of inclusions and how to properly classify them; redefine "substrates" as, "fabricated sheets"; and a more proper definition...

IPC-PE-740 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Manufacture and Assembly

Document #:
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-SM-817 - Revision A - Standard Only

General Requirements for Dielectric Surface Mount Adhesives

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/23/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
Provides requirements for dielectric adhesives to hold components in place from the mounting to the soldering process and identifies test methods to ensure their long term properties. 9 pages. Released December 2014.

IPC-D-390 - Revision A - Standard Only

Automated Design Guidelines

Document #:
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.
Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
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.
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  11/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
Covers the nomenclature, definitions and requirements for reinforcement made from nonwoven para-aramid fibers. Para-aramid reinforcement is primarily used in PCBs for HDI and high speed/high frequency applications. IPC-4411A also includes specification sheets, which can be used when selecting and purchasing nonwoven para-aramid reinforcement. Includes the incorporation of 14 new nonwoven para...

IPC-1730 - Revision A - Standard Only

Laminator Qualification Profile

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  06/30/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1730A is a tool used to categorize a laminate manufacturer's capabilities, which furnishes customer access to detailed information. Used for single or multiple sites or locations, IPC-1730A simplifies auditing processes and reduces the frequency of audits, decreasing paperwork and improving efficiency. The program includes a description, approval and certification profile and a quality profile...

IPC-1755 - Revision A - Amendment 1

Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  10/27/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
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...

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

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

Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  11/28/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
N
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
M
Product Type
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...
Document #:
Revision
K
Product Type
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/WHMA-A-620 - Revision C - Addendum - Rail Transit

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

Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  05/31/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
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-T-50 - Revision J - Standard Only

SUPERSEDED BY T-50K

Document #:
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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/WHMA-A-620 - Revision F- Redline Standard

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

Document #:
Revision
F
Product Type
Released:  01/05/2026
Language
English
Current Revision
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/WHMA-A-620 - Revision E - Standard Only

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  10/19/2022
Language
English
IPC/WHMA-A-620E is the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620E describes materials, methods, tests and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections and the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620E was developed by IPC and...
Document #:
Revision
E
Product Type
Released:  03/01/2017
Language
English
IPC-4101E covers the requirements for base materials that are referred to as laminate or prepreg and listed in the specification sheets that are contained in the last of the main body. These are to be used primarily for rigid and multilayer printed boards for electronic interconnections. This document contains 65 individual specification sheets that can be searched using keywords. These keywords...

IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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.
Document #:
Revision
P
Product Type
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
Product Type
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...
Document #:
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...
Document #:
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  05/30/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
This document describes materials that can be used for the fabrication of embedded passive resistor devices within the finished printed circuit board substrate. It provides information on general designations and associated characteristics of embedded passive device (EPD) resistor materials. The document shall be used as a qualification and conformance standard for designers and users when...
Document #:
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)...
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Revision
4
Product Type
Released:  09/08/2011
Language
English
Current Revision
The Joint Industry Guide Material Composition Declaration for Electrotechnical Products has been updated to include the most recent substances for restriction. The JIG-101 is an industry materials declaration guide that facilitates reporting of material content information across the global electrotechnical supply chain. This document sets minimum requirements for a materials declaration. The...

IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Revision D - Standard Only

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

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Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  01/21/2020
Language
English
IPC/WHMA-A-620D is the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620D describes materials, methods, tests and acceptance criteria for producing crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections and the related assembly activities associated with cable and harness assemblies. IPC/WHMA-A-620D was developed by IPC and...

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