IPC announces recently released standards

IPC the premier standard provider to the electronics industry is proud to announce recently released standards. These standards were developed to keep pace with the ever-changing technology we see daily in the electronics industry. The documents should be used by OEMs, EMS, designers and suppliers of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.

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IPC-A-640, Acceptance Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies — The standard provides acceptance requirements and technical insight for cable and wire harness assemblies incorporating optical fiber, optical cable and hybrid wiring technology.

IPC-4552A, Performance Specification for Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) Plating for Printed Boards — The IPC-4552A standard is based on three critical factors: the ENIG plating process is in control producing a normal distribution for nickel and gold deposit thickness; the tool used to measure the deposit and therefore control the process is accurate and reproducible for the thickness range specified; and the ENIG plating process results in uniform deposit characteristics.

IPC-6013D, Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards
The IPC-6013D covers qualification and performance requirements for a multitude of construction types for flexible printed boards designed to IPC-2221 and IPC-2223.

IPC-4921A, Requirements for Printed Electronics Base Materials (Substrates) — This standard provides and defines key characteristics and test methods for procuring printed electronics substrates including six materials specification sheets.

IPC would like to thank you for your interest in these and other standards that support the growth of your business. Keep watch for future notices with newly released standards from IPC.

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