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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...
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-1752 - Revision B - Standard Only

Materials Declaration Management Standard

Document #:
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-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...
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-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-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...
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-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:  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-HERMES-9852 - Version 1.6 - Standard Only

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

Document #:
Revision
1.6
Product Type
Released:  08/28/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-Hermes-9852 standard provides a state-of-the-art communication protocol for machine-to-machine communication for surface-mount technology. Used with IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, IPC-HERMES-9852 can assist any electronics manufacturer, large or small, to align their companies with smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Version 1.6 includes updates to SendBoardInfo and capabilities...

IPC-2591 - Version 2.0 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
2.0
Product Type
Released:  03/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly and...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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...

IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

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Revision
Original Version
Product Type
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-2591 - Version 1.7 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
1.7
Product Type
Released:  08/24/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly and...

IPC-1753 - Standard Only

Laboratory Report Standard

Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  01/31/2014
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1753 Laboratory Declaration Standard will allow for the electronic exchange of laboratory chemical analysis reports between supply chain members. Companies are being asked to provide laboratory analytic data to show compliance with the RoHS Directive and other customer requirements, such as halogen-free. This standard will allow for the expedited exchange of the necessary laboratory...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  08/01/1985
Language
English
Current Revision
Defines a machine readable input format for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) drilling and routing machine tools used by the printed wiring board industry. The format may be used to transfer drilling and routing information between printed board designers, manufacturers and users or as the output CNC standard from converters that expand higher level design input such as IPC-D-350 data. Provides a...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  04/30/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  04/30/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
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...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  05/22/2012
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard addresses the industry need for exchange of information regarding the materials used to protect products during shipment between supply chain partners. This standard is one of several in the 175x series of standards that permits segmentation of declaration details based on the subject and scope of the declaration. This standard describes essential information exchange content with...

IPC-1756 - Standard Only

Manufacturing Process Data Management

Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  04/05/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1756 establishes the requirements for exchanging manufacturing data between suppliers and customers for electrical and electronic products. IPC-1756 establishes 23 fields for declaration of manufacturing data supported by Scriba and other tools developed for use between users and suppliers. The type of manufacturing information includes sensitivity to moisture and high temperature, different...

IPC-1753 - Standard with Amendment 1

Laboratory Report Standard

Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Released:  05/03/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC 1753 WAM1 Laboratory Declaration Standard will allow for the electronic exchange of laboratory chemical analysis reports between supply chain members. Companies are being asked to provide laboratory analytic data to show compliance with the RoHS Directive and other customer requirements, such as halogen-free. This standard will allow for the expedited exchange of the necessary laboratory...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  07/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-2501 establishes the governing semantics and an XML based syntax for shop floor communication between electronic assembly equipment and associated software applications. This standard outlines the communication architecture and supporting XML messages. The standard also describes a messaging interface that is based upon an architecture whereby a single logical middleware server (the Message...

IPC-1752 - Revision A - Standard with Amendments 1 , 2 & 3

Materials Declaration Management Standard

Document #:
Revision
A
Released:  04/09/2018
Language
English
IPC 1752A establishes a standard reporting format for material declaration data exchange between supply chain participants and supports reporting of bulk materials, components, printed boards, sub-assemblies, and products. This standard is not supported by a PDF form. In the A revision, the data exchange format is specified as Extensible Markup Language (XML) and IPC-1752A relies on third party...

IPC-T-50- Revision N - Standard Only

电子电路互连与封装术语及定义

Document #:
Revision
N
Product Type
Released:  01/13/2023
Language
Chinese
Current Revision
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。
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  01/13/2021
Language
English
The IPC-1782A standard establishes minimum requirements for manufacturing and supply chain traceability based on perceived risk. IPC-1782A applies to all products, processes, assemblies, parts, components, equipment and other items used in the manufacture of printed board assemblies and in mechanical assembly.

IPC-9850 - Revision A - Standard Only

Surface Mount Placement Equipment Characterization

Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Released:  12/21/2011
Language
English
This standard establishes the parameters, procedures and methodologies used to measure and report pick and place machine accuracy as a relationship to placement speed for a range of SMT component sizes and configurations. Purchase of this standard includes support documentation, report forms and the test material drawings in DWG format.
Document #:
Revision
A
Product Type
Language
English
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...
Document #:
Revision
K
Product Type
Released:  02/03/2015
Language
German
Current Revision
Das unentbehrliche Nachschlagewerk für alle Verantwortlichen entlang der Wertschöpfungskette von elektronischen Produkten. Die Revision K enthält auf mehr als 120 Seiten, mehr als 220 neue und überarbeitete Begriffe und bildliche Darstellungen. Beispiele: Access Hole, Accelerated Equivalent Soak, Capture Land, Micro Via Technology, Plating Thief, Etchback, Resin Recession, Tape Automated Bonding...
Document #:
Revision
B
Product Type
Released:  09/01/2013
Language
English
This 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 useful...

IPC-1752 - Revision A - Standard with Amendments 1 & 2

Materials Declaration Management

Document #:
Revision
A
Released:  03/14/2014
Language
English
IPC-1752A establishes a standard reporting format for material declaration data exchange between supply chain participants and supports reporting of bulk materials, components, printed boards, sub-assemblies, and products. This standard is not supported directly by a PDF form. Third party software developers are invited to supply the implementation tool, and one organization has already made a...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  06/23/2020
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1754-Am2, establishes the requirements for the exchanging material and substance data for Products between suppliers and their customers and has been developed through the participation of aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics and solution provider representatives.
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  03/07/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
This amendment to IPC-1072 updates the document to align its requirements with the requirements in its counterpart standard IPC-1071 for PCB shops. 5 Pages. Released March 2017 This amendment cannot be used without a copy of IPC-1072 (December 2015). To purchase the original document please see Related Products and choose 1072(D)1
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Released:  04/26/2019
Language
English
IPC-1754 WAM 1 Materials and Substances Declaration for Aerospace and Defense and Other Industries establishes the requirements for exchanging material and substance data for products between suppliers and their customers for Aerospace and Defense, Heavy Equipment and other industries. This standard covers the process for exchanging data on chemical substances (“Substances”) that may be present in...

IPC-J-STD-048 - Standard Only

Notification Standard for Product Discontinuance

Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  05/02/2015
Language
English
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-2591 - Version 1.5 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
1.5
Product Type
Released:  08/04/2022
Language
English
IPC-2591, CFX standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. IPC-2591, CFX standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical...

IPC-2591 - Version 1.6 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
1.6
Product Type
Released:  03/20/2023
Language
English
IPC-2591, Version 1.6 establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. IPC-2591, Version 1.6 applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly...

IPC-HERMES-9852 - Version 1.5 - Standard Only

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

Document #:
Revision
1.5
Product Type
Released:  01/13/2023
Language
English
The IPC-HERMES-9852 is an open industry standard, developed by the Hermes Standard Initiative and approved by IPC. The IPC-HERMES-9852 provides a state-of-the-art communication protocol for machine-to-machine communication for surface-mount technology. Specifically, IPC-HERMES-9852, version 1.5 provides additional alignment with IPC-2591 (IPC-CFX). Used with IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange...

IPC-HERMES-9852 - Version 1.4 - Standard Only

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

Document #:
Revision
1.4
Product Type
Released:  04/13/2022
Language
English
The IPC-Hermes-9552 v. 1.4 is an open industry standard, developed by The Hermes Initiative and approved by IPC. The IPC-Hermes-9542 provide a state-of-the-art communication protocol for machine-to-machine communication for surface-mount technology (SMT). Specifically, IPC-HERMES-9852, version 1.4 provides additional alignment with IPC-2591 (IPC-CFX). Used with IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange...
Document #:
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Released:  08/02/2022
Language
English
The IPC/DAC-2552 standard was developed jointly with the Digital Association of China (DAC), with the purpose to use Model Based Definition (MBD) to realize efficient and high-quality digital design of board-level assembly, support electronic assembly virtual manufacturing, and enabling the digitalization from requirement to product realization for printed board assemblies. The IPC/DAC-2552...

IPC-2591 - Version 1.4 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
1.4
Product Type
Released:  01/10/2022
Language
English
IPC-2591 CFX standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. IPC-2591 CFX standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semi automated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical...

IPC-2591 - Version 1.3 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
Revision
1.3
Product Type
Released:  03/08/2021
Language
English
The IPC-2591v1.3 standard establishes the requirements for the omni-directional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semi-automated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly...

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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

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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