I suggest you get IPC-2222 and IPC-SM-782 also. Cliff Lamson, C.I.D. Secretary, Space Coast Chapter IPC Designers Council 407-727-5158 Quality is a continuous, never ending commitment to improvement! -----Original Message----- From: Mark Holmes [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 11:39 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [DC] Industry Standards for SMT Hello all, I am currently revising our company procedures for Design and Manufacture of Printed circuit boards. Especially with regard to the design of the boards for SMT placement. I hope to adhere to the industry standards where possible. For this reason I am considering buying IPC-2221 'Generic Standard on Printed Board design', IPC-D-279 'Design Guidelines for Reliable Surface Mount Technology' and 'Printed boards for SMT' from the PCIF. Am I right in my assumption that these documents are the closest thing to a global industry standard as I am going to find? Do other designers out there find them useful, does anyone have any recommendations? Regards, Mark Mark Holmes PCB Designer Helvar Lighting Control Hawley Mill, Hawley Road, Dartford Kent. DA2 7SY Tel: 01322 22 22 11 Fax: 01322 282 286 mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.helvar.com