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IPC-J-STD-004C - Revision C - Standard with Amendment 1

Requirements for Soldering Fluxes

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C
Released:  02/15/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC J-STD-004C WAM1 standard prescribes general requirements for the classification and characterization of fluxes for high quality solder interconnections. The IPC J-STD-004C WAM1 standard may be used for quality control and procurement purposes. Soldering flux materials include the following: liquid flux, paste flux, solder paste, solder cream as well as flux-coated and flux-cored solder...

IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-035 - Revision A - Standard Only

Acoustic Microscopy for Nonhermetic Encapsulated Electronics Devices

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Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  02/16/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-035A test method defines the procedures for performing acoustic microscopy on nonhermetic encapsulated electronic devices. IPC/JEDEC J-STD-035A method provides users with an acoustic microscopy process flow for detecting anomalies (delaminations, cracks, mold compound voids, etc.) nondestructively in encapsulated electronic devices while achieving reproducibility

IPC-9121 - Revision A - Standard Only

Troubleshooting for Printed Board Fabrication Processes

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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.
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C
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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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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...
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A
Product Type
Released:  09/16/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-6017A standard defines the electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements specific to embedded passive and active circuitry in printed boards. These requirements are in addition to the applicable requirements of other performance specification(s) (e.g., J-STD-001).

IPC-1755 - Revision A - Standard Only

Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard

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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

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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...
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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...
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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-J-STD-003 - Revision C - Standard with Amendments 1 & 2

Solderability Tests for Printed Boards

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Revision
C
Released:  10/02/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-J-STD-003C-WAM1&2 standard prescribes test methods, defect definitions and illustrations for assessing the solderability of printed board surface conductors, attachment lands and plated-through holes (PTHs). The IPC-J-STD-003C-WAM1&2 standard is not intended to verify the potential of successful processing at assembly or to evaluate design impact on wettability. The IPC-J-STD-003C-WAM1&2...

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...
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A
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Released:  12/23/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
This document provides the designer/user with guideline information related to the use of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for fabrication and assembly of flexible, rigid or rigid-flex printed boards, membrane switches and component attachments. It also provides information on adhesive types available, their inherent strengths, weaknesses, limitations and correct processes needed for creating...

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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A
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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

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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...
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Revision
E
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Released:  04/20/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6012E-AM1 is an Amendent to the IPC-6012E that clarifes the distinction between receding and dewetting solder in reflowed SPb or HASL coatings. The Amendment also provides amended criteria for minimum external conductor thickness of the finished printed board and new acceptance criteria for the minimum thickness of internal plated layers
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Revision
D
Product Type
Released:  05/03/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6013D-AM1 is an amendment makes changes to the existing acceptance criteria for copper wrap plating measurements as defined by IPC-6013D. IPC-6013D-AM1 is an amendment which implements a dual criterion for Class 3 copper wrap plating, based on design effectivity (before and after July 01, 2018), so as not to impose onto legacy designs any additional qualification activity associated with...
Document #:
Revision
C
Product Type
Released:  11/02/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
The J-STD-006C-AM1 amendment provides better detail of a solder alloy's maximum allowed deviation about the nominal level of the element's mass than was provided in past alloy standards. The J-STD-006C-AM1 amendment provides information on negative effects of adding rare earth elements to specific, heavy tin-containing, lead-free solder alloys and propensity of tin whisker formation. Finally, the...

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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