Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

This standard provides descriptions and illustrations to help users and their customers speak the same language. Also included is a section on acronyms and an index of IPC-T-50F terms by technology types. 70 pages. Revised July 1996.

IPC Skill Standards For Printed Wiring Board Manufacturing

Industry-consensus PWB skill standards provide conditions of performance, statements of work, performance criteria, assessment and credentialing approaches for over 40 critical areas of PWB manufacturing. This document aids human resource personnel and training decisions. Includes the complete IPC-T-50 Terms and Definitions as well as job descriptions used in the Technology Marketing Research Council's compensation survey. PWB skill standards are an essential ingredient in your company's workforce improvement plan. 185 pages. Released May 1999.

Troubleshooting Guide for Printed Board Manufacture and Assembly

All process engineers must have this document. IPC-PE-740A contains case histories of problems and corrective action in the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of printed wiring products. Sections included in the guide address topics such as documentation, phototooling, raw materials, mechanical operations, hole preparation, plated through-hole, cleaning procedures, imaging, electroplating, etching, innerlayer fabrication lamination, soldering, metallic protective coatings, nonmetallic protective coatings, component preparation and assembly, inspection, test, rework and repair.

IPC-PE-70A features an expanded assembly chapter that includes soldering, cleaning and post soldering process, as well as examples of additional processes for troubleshooting. 388 pages. Released December 1997.

QEM Standard for Printed Board Manufacturers' Qualification Profile (MQP)

Developed by the QEM council of the IPC, the MQP sets the standard for assessing PWB manufactures capabilities and allows PWB manufacturers to more easily satisfy customer requirements. This document eases auditing processes and reduces the frequency of audits, thereby decreasing paperwork and enhancing manufacturer effectiveness. An electronic file is included, which contains identical information to the standard and has the added capability of consolidating and organizing data electronically. This improves the systems of updating and transferring information between manufacturers and customers. The file is available in Microsoft Word format. 32 pages. Released February 1994.

Technology Assessment on Cleanrooms

This is the best composite of information and technical articles on cleanrooms available today. All articles are reprinted in their entirely with credit to the original author (when given). Released April 1998.

Rigid Printed Board Manual

This newly revised manual set contains all the latest standards addressing the dimensioning, tolerancing, qualifying and performance aspects of rigid printed boards. An in-depth focus on solderability testing, polymer thick film printed boards, land pattern and high speed circuitry design makes this document set an invaluable tool for anyone contemplating the design and performance characteristics of rigid printed boards. Save 50% over individual document prices! Packaged set includes:

Documentation Requirements for Printed Boards

Establishes the general requirements for the documentation necessary to fully describe end product printed boards, regardless of raw material, special fabrication requirements, layer count or end product usage. Includes master drawing requirements, board definition and artwork / photo-tooling. 89 pages Released May 1995.