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IPC New Release: IPC-7711/21C Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies ( IPC-7711C/7721C )

The IPC-7711/21C guide provides procedures for rework, repair and modification of printed board assemblies. Included in this revision are the procedures previously released as change pages, an updated general information and common procedures section, new procedures for BGAs using focused [...]

By |2021-01-18T08:29:56+01:008 February 2017|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC/WHMA-A-620C Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

The IPC/WHMA-A-620C is the latest revision of the only industry-consensus standard for Requirements and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, and it includes new sections for safety wiring, safety cable, grommets, and raceways along with updated information across many [...]

By |2017-02-07T15:58:12+01:007 February 2017|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-9241 Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

The IPC-9241 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 [...]

By |2017-01-17T15:33:24+01:0017 January 2017|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: J-STD-046(D)1, Customer Notification Standard for Product / Process Changes by Electronic Product Suppliers

This standard establishes the requirements for timely customer notification of changes to electronic products and associated processes. More info on the J-STD-046 product page of the IPC portal.

By |2020-01-08T11:55:18+01:0016 November 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-1782 Standard for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Traceability of Electronic Products

The lack of a uniform component traceability standard has caused an unnecessary consumption of resources (e.g., time, people, money, etc.) to track events or parts to their sources and to remedy any quality, reliability, etc., issues. Lack of a standard [...]

By |2020-01-03T06:43:24+01:004 November 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: J-STD-609B(D)1 Marking and Labeling of Components, PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead (Pb), Lead-Free (Pb-Free)

This J-STD-609B(D)1 standard provides a marking and labeling system that aids in assembly, rework, repair and recycling and provides for the identification of: those assemblies that are assembled with lead-containing or lead-free solder; components that have lead-containing or lead-free second [...]

By |2020-01-03T07:41:49+01:003 November 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-2223D Sectional Design Standard for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

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 [...]

By |2020-05-26T08:53:56+02:0027 September 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-9252B Requirements for Electrical Testing of Unpopulated Printed Boards

IPC-9252 defines levels of appropriate testing and assists in the selection of the test analyzer, test parameters, test data and fixturing required to perform electrical test(s) on unpopulated printed boards and innerlayers. Revision B provides new requirements for resistive and [...]

By |2020-01-03T07:12:56+01:0020 September 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-D-640 Design and Critical Process Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable and Hybrid Wiring

This full-color document provides design and critical process requirements and technical insight for cable and wire harness assemblies incorporating optical fiber, optical cable and hybrid wiring technology. This standard also includes an Excel spreadsheet Verification and Compliance checklist. Number of [...]

By |2020-01-03T07:18:18+01:0016 September 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |

IPC New Release: IPC-9691B User Guide for the IPC-TM-650, Method 2.6.25, Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Resistance and Other Internal Electrochemical Migration Testing

This document is the product of the IPC Electrochemical Migration (ECM) Task Group. It was drafted to provide guidance regarding implementation of the User Guide for the IPC-TM-650, Method 2.6.25, Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Resistance and Other Internal Electrochemical Migration [...]

By |2016-09-13T12:58:14+02:0013 September 2016|Categories: IPC New Release|Tags: |