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Released:  10/17/2022
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The IPC-2228 standard establishes the specific requirements for the design of rigid, flexible and rigid-flexible printed boards utilizing radio frequency (RF) and/or Microwave circuity and/or high frequency laminates where RF transmission lines and related passive metal layers are considered as distributed circuits, instead of conventional lumped circuit elements. The IPC-2228 standard is used to...
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Released:  03/01/2007
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IPC-2316 offers printed board users and designers the necessary information for incorporating formed and placed embedded passive components into their applications. The history of embedded passive technologies is given along with full coverage of embedded resistors, capacitors and inductors. In addition, it also assists the user in understanding some of the physical, electrical and thermal...
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Released:  04/30/2010
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This standard establishes the requirements for the documentation of printed circuit board fabrication, and identifies the physical attributes and performance requirements of the unpopulated product. The descriptions apply to rigid, flexible, inorganic substrates or any combination thereof. The construction may be single, double, multilayered, or HDI technology and may include embedded (integrated)...

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

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

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Released:  01/21/2020
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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...

IPC-2615 - Standard Only

Printed Board Dimensions and Tolerances

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Released:  07/01/2000
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The definitive standard on printed board dimensioning and tolerancing is finally here! IPC-2615 comprehensively covers dimensioning and tolerancing of electronic packaging and is consistent with other IPC printed board standards such as IPC-6012A and IPC-2221A. The document includes fundamental dimensioning and tolerancing rules, positional, profile, orientation and form tolerances and detailed...
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Released:  07/01/1996
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Establishes design concepts, guidelines and procedures for reliable printed wiring assemblies. Focuses on SMT or mixed technology PWAs, specifically addressing the interconnect structure and the solder joint itself. Discusses substrates, components, attachment materials, coatings and assembly processes and testing considerations. In addition, this document contains detailed appendices covering...

IPC-A-610 - Revision G - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Released:  10/31/2017
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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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Released:  05/09/2016
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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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Released:  10/22/2024
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IPC-8401 standard provides guidelines for In-Mold Electronics (IME) manufacturing processes, part structures, candidate materials, and production test methods. In-Mold Electronics integrates printed electronics and electrical components into injection molded plastics, creating a three-dimensional smart molded structure. IME technology uses mass production processes, materials, and components. IME...

IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

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Released:  09/30/2025
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The IPC-9271 standard provides guidelines for device-level In-System Programming (ISP) as part of electronics assembly process. The standard addresses PCB design for ISP, fundamental characteristics when selecting an ISP programmer and the integration of the programmer in the production environment, including: fixtures, software, mechanical and process integration methodologies to increase...
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Released:  10/17/2022
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The IPC-5262 prescribes the minimum design, critical process and acceptance requirements for the application of polymeric materials to electrical/electronic components, modules, printed wiring assemblies and other elements thereof. The intent of IPC-5262 is to establish a baseline of requirements, procedures, practices and process attributes based on lessons learned and best practices that have...

IPC-A-610 - Revision F - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

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Released:  08/28/2014
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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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Released:  04/13/2010
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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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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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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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Released:  02/01/1987
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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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Released:  08/01/1985
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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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Released:  02/01/2005
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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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Released:  03/01/1996
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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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Released:  02/14/2018
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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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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