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IPC-TM-650 - Standard Only

Test Methods Manual

Document #:
IPC-TM-650
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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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IPC-T-50 - Revision P - Standard Only

Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

Document #:
IPC-T-50
Revision
P
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-A-630 - Standard Only

Acceptability Standard for Manufacture, Inspection, and Testing of Electronic Enclosures

Document #:
IPC-A-630
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/04/2013
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard is the first of its kind for IPC; the first acceptability standard for electronic enclosures. It contains acceptability criteria that pertain to the "box build" of the assembly process. This standard has been written to direct manufacturers and end users of electronic enclosures of electrical and electronic equipment to understand the best practices to meet requirements, ensuring the...

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

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Document #:
IPC/WHMA-A-620
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-D-279 - Standard Only

Design Guidelines for Reliable Surface Mount Technology Printed Board Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-D-279
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
G
Product Type
Standard Only
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...
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IPC-A-610 - Revision F - Standard with Amendment 1

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
F
Product Type
Standard with amendment(s)
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...
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IPC-9716 - Standard Only

Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Printed Board Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-9716
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-9716 provides requirements for automated optical inspection (AOI) systems to define, set up, establish, and apply process control for manufacturing printed board assemblies, including general and specific process and AOI system conditions. Requirements include inspection parameters, lighting conditions, calibration, detectability, resolution, threshold limits, program setups, measurement...
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IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

Document #:
IPC-9271
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-5704 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Requirements for Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5704
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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.

IPC-5703 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Guidelines for Printed Board Fabricators

Document #:
IPC-5703
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-5702 - Standard Only

Guidelines for OEMs in Determining Acceptable Levels of Cleanliness of Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5702
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-6012 - Revision E - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-6012
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/20/2020
Language
English
IPC-6012E specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including single-sided, double-sided, with or without plated-through holes, multilayer with or without blind/buried vias and metal core boards. It addresses final finish and surface plating coating requirements, conductors, holes/vias, frequency of acceptance testing and quality conformance as well as electrical...

IPC-A-610 - Revision F - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
F
Product Type
Standard Only
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...
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IPC-A-610 - Revision E - Standard Only

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-A-610
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
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...

IPC-9241 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

Document #:
IPC-9241
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/13/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard is intended as a guideline in the proper preparation of a metallographic sample (microsection) of a printed board. The finished microsection is used for evaluating the quality of the laminate system and plated structures (e.g. PTHs and vias). Microsection sample preparation is regarded by many as a highly developed skill. The guidelines in this standard discuss the many variables and...

IPC-6015 - Standard Only

Qualification & Performance Specification for Organic Multichip Module (MCM-L) Mounting & Interconnecting Structures

Document #:
IPC-6015
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/01/1998
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes the specific requirements for organic mounting structures used to interconnect chip components, which in combination form the completed functional organic single-chip module (SCM-L) or organic multichip module (MCM-L) assembly. Includes the quality and reliability assurance requirements that must be met for their acquisition. For use with IPC-6011. 25 pages. Released February 1998.

IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-020 - Revision E - Standard Only

Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for Nonhermetic Surface Mount Devices

Document #:
IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-020
Revision
E
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/03/2015
Language
English
IPC JEDEC J-STD-020 is used to determine what moisture-sensitivity-level (MSL) classification level should be used so that surface mount devices (SMDs) can be properly packaged, stored and handled to avoid subsequent thermal and mechanical damage during the assembly solder reflow attachment and/or repair operation. J-STD-020 covers components to be processed at higher temperatures for lead-free...

ECA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-075 - Standard Only

Classification of Non-IC Electronic Components for Assembly Processes

Document #:
ECA/IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-075
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/03/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
J-STD-075 picks up where J-STD-020 left off by providing test methods to classify worst-case thermal process limitations for electronic components. Classification is referenced to common industry wave and reflow solder profiles including lead-free processing. The classifications represent maximum process sensitivity levels and do not establish rework conditions or recommended processes for an...
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IPC-OI-645 - Standard Only

Standard for Visual Optical Inspection Aids

Document #:
IPC-OI-645
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/01/1993
Language
English
Current Revision
Establishes requirements, definitions and certification provisions for optical inspection aids. Defines inspection grades to be used as accept/reject criteria for optical inspection aids. 40 pages. Released October 1993.

IPC-6012 - Revision D - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-6012
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/22/2015
Language
English
This specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including single-sided, double-sided, with or without plated-through holes, multilayer with or without blind/buried vias and metal core boards. It addresses final finish and surface plating coating requirements, conductors, holes/vias, frequency of acceptance testing and quality conformance as well as electrical...
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IPC/EIA-J-STD-028 - Standard Only

Performance Standard for Construction of Flip Chip and Chip Scale Bumps

Document #:
IPC/EIA-J-STD-028
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/01/1999
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes construction detail requirements for bumps and other terminal structures used for Flip Chip Scale carriers. The specific standards for different terminations are appropriately matched to a particular interconnection process and include such diverse terminations as solder bumps, columns, non-melting stand-offs and conductive polymer deposits. The document articulates a set...
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IPC-SM-840 - Revision D - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance<br>Specification of Permanent Solder Mask

Document #:
IPC-SM-840
Revision
D
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/30/2007
Language
English
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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IPC-MC-790 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Multichip Module Technology Utilization

Document #:
IPC-MC-790
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/1992
Language
English
Current Revision
Provides information on multichip module technology, including parametric data, design and manufacturing information and a proposed categorization of various approaches to multichip interconnect substrate technologies based on dielectric family. 120 pages. Released August 1992.
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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