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What is IPC A-610 standards?

What is IPC A-610 standards?

With its comprehensive criteria for printed circuit board assemblies, IPC-A-610 is the most widely used inspection standard in the electronics industry — and has earned an international reputation as the source for end-product acceptance criteria for consumer and high reliability printed circuit assemblies.

What is IPC A-610 Class 3?

Class 3: High-performance electronic products. It is intended for products whose performance is critical, such as military, aerospace, and automotive applications. It is also used when the operating environment of the PCB is particularly harsh.

What is the difference between J-STD-001 and IPC A-610?

For example, IPC-A-610 specifies mandated criteria that should be used daily by board inspectors. The J-STD-001, on the other hand, provides the best practices that process engineers, supervisors and technicians should follow to achieve acceptable boards.

What is IPC SMT?

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

What is IPC A 600 Class 3?

John Perry, Director of Printed Board Standards and Technology at IPC, explained: “Class 3 includes products where continued high performance or performance-on-demand is critical, product downtime cannot be tolerated, end-use environment may be uncommonly harsh, and the product must function when required.”

What do you need to know about IPC-A-610?

The IPC-A-610 Endorsement is included of the following IPC Certification Programs: Certified IPC Specialist (CIS), Certified IPC Trainer (CIT/MIT), Certified Standards Expert (CSE/SCSE). Specific program information is outlined in the Policies and Procedures. Topics Covered in the IPC-A-610 Endorsement Program

When do IPC-A-610 training courses start in Berlin?

Upcoming regional IPC-A-610 training courses Start date Training Language Location 23 November 2021 IPC-A-610 German Berlin 23 November 2021 IPC-A-610 German Michelstadt 30 November 2021 IPC-A-610 English Heerlen 07 December 2021 IPC-A-610 German Weingarten

Is the IPC a 610 a gold edge contact?

Yes, IPC has made a product classification in every standard, including the IPC-A-610. IPC-A-610 Class 3 – High reliability electronics (e.g. aircraft, military products and life-supporting medical equipment, these products may not fail otherwise it is life-threatening). A gold edge contact on our product has been contaminated with solder.

Who are the candidates for A-610 training?

Trainers and quality supervisors versed in electronic assembly are excellent candidates for A-610 training, as are engineering and manufacturing supervisors with assembly responsibilities. “An excellent course of study on an excellent document…