TECHNET Archives

December 2003

TechNet@IPC.ORG
Options: Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
Re: IPC Board Quality
From:
David Douthit <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
TechNet E-Mail Forum.
Date:
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:48:23 -0700
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (59 lines) 
Marie,

Other "Class 3" areas include but are not limited to, airborne transport systems (FAA air and ground), medical devices, automotive safety equipment (i.e. auto braking
systems), the power grid control and monitoring systems, communication hubs (voice and data), search and rescue devices (ELTs), police and fire systems and equipment, etc...
This list can be quite long.

I become very concerned when consumer components, designs, and processes (COTS) are used by manufacturers for "high reliability" infrastructure type
systems or equipment. This is becoming a serious issue around the world.

Even though "class 3" equipment represents less than 2% of the electronics market it does cover 100% of the worlds infrastructure!

David A. Douthit
Manager
LoCan LLC

"Dobbs, Marie" wrote:

> I am looking for your opinions and experience.
> IPC has the 3 levels of classification for the Acceptability pf Electronic
> Assemblies, and IPC also offers 3 levels of classification for the
> fabrication of Printed Circuit boards.
>
> My question is this- Can I purchase a Class 2 Fabricated Printed Circuit
> Card, and Expect to get Class 3 Workmanship Solder Joints from Manufacturing
> Wave Soldering and Employee Hand Soldering?
>
> One additional question, Other than the Military and NASA, what kinds of
> products do you feel require the guidelines of a Class 3 Board and or
> Assembly.
>
> Any input is greatly appreciated.
>
> Marie A. Dobbs
> Training and Development Specialist
> 100 Technology Drive
> Westminster, MA 01473
> Phone:  1-978-731-6827
> Fax:  1-978-731-6950
>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e
> To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in
> the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet
> To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL)
> To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest
> Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives
> Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315
> -----------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------
Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e
To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in
the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet
To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL)
To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest
Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives
Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315
-----------------------------------------------------

ATOM RSS1 RSS2