IPC this and that

[Gizzmo]

Well I dont have time to read every ISO or IPC standard but sometime the customers/engineers think we do.

We are getting mixed messages of what FAB notes to put on a design, one is claiming IPC-RB-276 and another is calling for IPC-A-600E.

Is there any good resource to get a good overview on different IPC Standards without shelling out $$$$ for each PDF...?

[Carl]

I would recommend looking through the IPC document revision table. That tells you what supercedes what.

http://www.ipc.org/4.0_Knowledge/4.1_Standards/revstat1.htm

Also, if your interested in lead free, Engelmaier Associates has a good whitepaper titled

"WHITE PAPER REPORT: Recommendations for PCB FAB Notes and Specifications in Printed Circuit Board Drawings for SnPb and Lead-Free Soldering Assemblies, the Qualification of PCB Shops and Activities to Assure Continued Quality."

I don't know exactly how much it costs, but it shouldn't be too bad.

more information at

http://www.pcb007.com/anm/templates/article.aspx?articleid=7503&zoneid=97&v=

[Gizzmo]

I would recommend looking through the IPC document revision table. That tells you what supercedes what.

http://www.ipc.org/4.0_Knowledge/4.1_Standards/revstat1.htm



Carl

That is just the kind of reference we were looking for. Some customers through around "IPC this and that" and sometimes i honestly dont think they know what they are taking about. This quick reference gives me a good overview with out buying out the IPC library :)

Thanks!