In a vast majority of cases, nasa uses ipc standards e. Qualification and performance specification for rigid printed. Ipc 6012 or ipc a 600 which standard is right one for me. In this case there are parameters specified when testing product under this class. Ipc 6012es space and military avionics applications addendum to ipc 6012e, qualification and performance specification for rigid printed boards. The major difference in classifications is the degree of inspection required. Production and verification according to ipc a 600, ipc 6012, micro sectioning. What is the right standard to use for qualifying pcbs ipc. The eligibility criteria for rigid printed circuits are defined in the ipc a 600 standard. Common ipc6012dds requirement differences per product class. Oct 15, 2019 the ipc 6010 series ipc 6011 generic, ipc 6012 rigid, ipc 60 flex, ipc 6015 mcml, ipc 6017 embedded and ipc 6018 high frequency. The requirements apply to the following technologies. Pcbi manufactures a minimum of ipc class 2 pcbs and can satisfy requirements for class iii manufacturing.
Neil hubble director of engineering akrometrix, llc atlanta. Both options provide the electrical test but with some tradeoffs. It addresses final finish and surface plating coating requirements, conductors, holesvias, frequency of acceptance testing and quality conformance as well as. Developed by the ipc a 600 task group 731a of the product. If you question yourself if you should use the ipc a 600 or the ipc 6012, then the question should be what application you want to use it for. Fr1, fr2 or fr4 glass epoxy laminate per ipc 41011 with a minimum tg 110 c. This specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including singlesided, doublesided, with or without platedthrough holes, multilayer with or without blindburied vias and metal core boards. Must meet all requirements under ipc a 600 minimum class 2, section 3. However, manufacturers like sierra circuits inspect their boards at their pcb assembly facility with the help of ipc a 600. Ipc 6012d2015 qualification and performance specification for rigid printed boards. When it comes to bare printed circuit boards, two key documents stand out, the ipc a 600 acceptability of printed boards and ipc 6012 qualification and performance specification for rigid printed boards. Neil hubble director of engineering akrometrix, llc.
Oct 21, 2020 ipc 6012 is the specification and ipc a 600 is the visual representation of the ipc 6012 document. Ipc6012 or ipca600 which standard is right one for me. Ipctm650 test methods manual d32 1 scope and purpose. Class 3a exception space and military avionics ipc 6012 appendix a this is an exception beyond the standard class iii requirement for electrical test. The training incorporates content from both 6012 and 600. Minimum dielectric thickness shall meet ipc 6012, section 3. Test methods bare board electrical testing today is done primarily by either of two methods. What is the right standard to use for qualifying pcbs ipca. Ipc 6010 series2016 family of board performance requirements. Amendment by association connecting electronics industries, 2020. The ipc invites input on the effectiveness of the documentation and encourages user response through completion of suggestions for improvement forms located at the end of each document. Ipc6012 is the specification and ipca600 is the visual representation of the ipc6012 document. This is due to the influence of the design pattern and chemistry process variability.
Uos unless otherwise stated cap plating of filled holes depression max. Feb 19, 2015 in saying that, we find ourselves defending the ipc rules with individuals whom are unaware of ipc a 600 andor ipc 6012 standards. In order to properly apply and use the content of this document, the printed board should comply with the design requirements of the applicable ipc 2220 series document and the performance. When used together, these documents should lead both manufacturer and customer to. The information contained herein is also intended to supplement the generic requirements identi. Ipc6012 and ipca600 are two of the primary guiding documents, also called performance and inspection documents. Ipc 6012e specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including singlesided, doublesided, with or without platedthrough holes, multilayer with or without blindburied vias and metal core boards. Ipc 6012d2015 qualification and performance specification. Association connecting electronics industries acceptability. Ipc6012b table of contents ipc6012 ipc6012 or ipca600. Considered living documents, ipc a 600 and ipc 6012 are in a continual state of improvement. Common ipc6012dds requirement differences per product.
Ipc a 600 purpose the visual illustrations in this document portray specific criteria of the requirements of current ipc specifications. Ipc 6012 rev e specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including singlesided, doublesided, with or without platedthrough holes, multilayer with or without blindburied vias and metal core boards. Solder mask must comply with ipc a 6012 requirements, meeting the requirements of ipc sm840 class t, and ipc a 600 class 2. The ipc 6011 standard specifies three class definitions, which reflect the level of quality from lowest to highest. The training incorporates content from both 6012 and 600 that gives companies and. The universal grid test machine using fixtures or the use of flying probe machines. Qualification and performance specification for rigid. Before the latest revisions were completed, the standards next series of enhancements were being planned, including finer geometries, high density printed boards, the proximity of microvias and stacked microvias that go from one layer to another. Ipc6012ds space and military avionics applications. Requirements for class 3a product are referenced in ipc 6012ds. Acceptability criteria of printed circuit boards, what. All are available as pdf downloads and the most common standards are also available as printed books.
Ipc 6012e incorporates many new and expanded requirements in areas such as backdrilled structures, alternative surface finishes, copper wrap plating, marking inks, solderability testing, plating overhang, microsection evaluation, thermal shock and performancebased testing for microvia structures. All ipc standards and other ipc publications can be purchased from scanditron as an authorized ipc distributor. Ansi ipc a600f acceptability of printed boards developed by the ipc a 600 task group 731a of the product assurance committee 730 of ipc users of this standard are encouraged to participate in the development of future revisions. Therefore, saturns enig line is setup to achieve ipc s recommended thicknesses. If this customer inspect the pcb using a lower criteria, the results will be that the final assembly cannot meet the class 3 criteria of ipc 610. This specification covers qualification and performance of rigid printed boards, including singlesided, doublesided, with or without platedthrough holes, multilayer with or without blindburied vias and. Ipc class 3 requirements smtnet search results for ipc 6012b class 2 vs.
Ipc a 600 guiding the acceptability of pcbs and substrates. One of the important roles that ipc standards play in pcb design is to help designers and. Ipc 2215 sanders road northbrook, illinois 6006265 tel 847 509. Ipc6012 qualification and performance specification for.
Common ipc 6012c requirement differences requirements characteristic class 1 class 2 class 3 apct, inc. The difference between ipc6012 and ipca600 piek both documents the ipc6012 and the ipca600 are made for the socalled bare printed circuit boards. Ipc6012 or ipca600 which standard is right one for me eptac. Ipc a600g acceptability of printed boards developed by the ipc a 600 task group 731a of the product assurance committee 730 of ipc users of this publication are encouraged to participate in the development of future revisions. Ipc 6011 generic performance specification for printed boards. Ipc 6012 provides the actual acceptance criteria whereas ipc a 600 simply provides the visual interpretations of those requirements. Both documents the ipc6012 and the ipca600 are made for the socalled bare printed circuit boards. The requirements are also found in ipc 60 flex, ipc 6014 pcmcia, ipc 6015 mcml, ipc hf318 high frequency, ipc a 600 and other ipc documents. Ipc a 600, ipc 6012, ipc 2221, ipc 7095 multiple ipc standards that have been updated over time update established bow and twist less than 0. The reader should be aware that, at the time of publication of this amendment to this speci. Ipc6012 provides the actual acceptance criteria whereas ipca600 simply provides the visual interpretations of those requirements. The series includes ipc 6011, the base document which includes all generic requirements for printed boards regardless of substrate. Since there are four standards classes 1, 2, 3, and 3a the most requirements appear to be in the ipc 6012 2010 document as outlined in appendices a and b. Ipc 6012e specification for rigid pcbs, download, pdf single licence, nonprintable.
Ansi ipc 2221 generic standard on printed board design developed by the ipc d275 task group d31b of the rigid printed board committee d30 of ipc users of this standard are encouraged to participate in the development of future revisions. The ipc 600 includes criteria for a virgin pcb before assembly. This specification establishes and defines the qualification and performance requirements for the fabrication of rigid printed boards. Inspection and test criteria will be based upon ipc a 600 and ipc 6012, class 2 unless otherwise specified on customer drawings or specifications.
Developed by the ipca600 task group 731a of the product. Ipc standards are developed continuously and new revisions of the most common standards are usually issued every 3 or 4 years. The 6012 is the specification and 600 is the visual representation of the 6012 document and they work hand in hand. Ipca600 or ipc6012 which standard is right for me eptac. Both documents the ipc 6012 and the ipc a 600 are made for the socalled bare printed circuit boards. Apr 09, 2016 the ipc invites input on the effectiveness of the documentation and encourages user response through completion of suggestions for improvement forms located at the end of each document. Ipc 6012 training and certification blackfox institute. What is the right standard to use for qualifying pcbs ipc a 600 or ipc 6012. What does the ipc 6011 standard mean to pcb manufacturing.
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