Tag: IPC-A-610F

IPC-A-610 F + Amendment 1 Consolidated Edition!

IPC-A-610, “Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies,” has just been released as a consolidated edition.  This new update provides you with an interfiled copy of the Revision F and its Amendment 1.  And it’s available in a variety of formats:  paper copy, non-printing single user pdf or CD Rom, and the site and global licensing CD’s.  If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of options for getting your copy of the Revision F Amendment 1, this is for you!

Do I need to buy one of these consolidated copies if I already have the Revision F and the Amendment 1?  If you are only interested in the technical content and you’ve managed to integrate the non-printing pdf copy of the Amendment 1 into your system, there’s no technical reason to purchase the consolidated edition.  It has been released for your convenience only.

Can I get any kind of credit towards the new consolidated edition if I already purchased the Revision F and Amendment 1 separately?  No, this is considered to be a completely new issue.  No returns of previous material are being accepted.

Why should I get this new IPC-A-610 F with Amendment 1?  Since the Amendment 1 was only released as a non-printing pdf copy, it’s caused a lot of difficulties for some users.  For example, a company that has the Revision F as a paper copy may have a lot of difficulty making sure that employees are aware of the pdf for Amendment 1 in order to use its changes.  So a consolidated edition in the format you’re used to using is a real plus.

I didn’t get my copy of Amendment 1 yet?  What were the changes?  I have a previous post on just this question.  Check out the changes to IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 here.

Where can I get my copy of this new update?  Use an authorized distributor like Document Center Inc.  Here’s the direct link to the order page for IPC-A-610.

Is it still possible to get copies of the Amendment 1 only?  Certainly.  However do remember, it is still only available in that non-printing pdf format.

And if you need other IPC standards, just head to the Document Center Inc. webstore at www.document-center.com.  You’ll order here with confidence, and receive our best-in-class notification service free with your purchase. More questions?  Just contact us by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’ve been selling standards since 1982.  Make us your Standards Experts!

New IPC-A-610 F Amendment 1

IPC-A-610, “Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies,” has just been updated.  There’s a new Amendment 1 available for Revision F and you’ll want a copy if you use this important electronic assembly standard.  It is being issued in conjunction with a new Amendment 1 for the J-STD-001 so you may want to get both amendments at the same time.

IPC-A-610 is one of the most frequently ordered assembly standards here at Document Center Inc.  So the new Amendment 1 is big news.  Here are the changes as specified by IPC:

  • Reintroduce the Space Shuttle symbol to show where there are different criteria in the J-STD-001FS, “Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum” to IPC J-STD-001F, “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies”
  • Revise the Class 2 requirements for vertical solder fill on plated through holes with less than 14 leads to include requirements when there is a connected internal thermal plane
  • Eliminate requirements for BGA voiding for BGA components with noncollapsing balls

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New IPC-A-610 F coming soon!

IPC-A-610, “Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies,” is the workhorse of the Electronic Assembly standards.  Now there’s a new Revision F for this standard and you can pre-order your copy now from Document Center Inc.  This is the most widely used electronic assembly standard in the world, and if you’re one of the many who rely on it, you’ll want the new edition as soon as possible.

One of the main drivers of this update was the desire to harmonize the content of the IPC-A-610 with the J-STD-001 (which is also updating to a new Revision F now as well).  There’s also been an effort to gain synergy with additional Mil Standards and the IPC-A-620 too.  This has resulted in a number of updates to the Clauses in Section 6 of the IPC-A-610 and Section 5 of the J-STD-001.  You’ll also find similar revision to Section 8 of the IPC-A-610 and correspondingly the Section 7 of the J-STD-001.

The committees for the  two standards have really taken user input into account for these updates, as is the protocol for good standards management.  All comments have been reviewed and action taken as necessary.  If you were one of those who submitted comments on the IPC-A-610, you’ll be pleased that your concerns were heard.

Of course, even though the IPC-A-610 Revision F is approved, there is still the time lag associated with publication.  So this means that release from the printers on this item is not expected until next month.  Meantime, you’ll want to know that you’ll get your copy of the new revision as soon as possible.

Go ahead and order your copy now from Document Center Inc.  The price will remain the same as for the Revision E, and the update is available in paper format, as a CD Rom or as a kit with both the paper and CD Rom included.

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