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IPC RELEASES "C" REVISION OF IPC-A-610 DOCUMENT

Northbrook, IL 01/26/00
	
The electronics assembly industry's most widely used acceptability document has been given a major new upgrade. IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries today announced the release of IPC-A-610C, Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies.

Jack Crawford, IPC director of assembly standards and technology, says the revision of the IPC-A-610 was necessary to accommodate recent advances in technology and to correct errors in the "B" revision of the document.

A significant change to the "C" revision is that it resolves conflicts with J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, which has also been revised.  The new J-STD-001C is due for release shortly.

Historically the IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 were targeted toward separate user groups, but now it is not unusual for companies to assemble products referenced in both documents. The resolution of these conflicts will increase the usability of both documents and will decrease industry costs by reducing the amount of training needed for operators and inspectors. 

"Alignment of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 has resulted in some changes in criteria in both documents," says Crawford.  "It isn't extensive, but users will need to review the requirements of both to determine the impact on existing contracts and work orders."

A number of other changes were made to the document to improve on its clarity and understanding for the user.  These revisions have resulted in the document growing to 368 pages from 134, while the number of illustrations increased to 612 from 417.  Of those illustrations that carried over to the new document, more than 150 were corrected or enhanced to increase understanding.

For more information on the IPC-A610C or J-STD-001C, contact Crawford at (847) 790-5393; [log in to unmask], or visit the IPC Web site at www.ipc.org.

IPC has also released a new companion video for the document.  IPC-A-610 B to C Comparison has been developed as a training aid for the industry.  It includes a "change analysis" document and a copy of the IPC-A-610C.  For information, contact IPC customer service at (847) 790-5362, or visit the IPC Web site.

IPC is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its more than 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly.  As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of a $33 billion US industry employing more than 330,000 people.

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