IPC J STD 001, “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies,” has been updated with the release of the Revision F with Amendment 1 Interfiled Edition. It’s available in a variety of formats — Paper, Non-Printing PDF, Non-Printing Single User CD Rom, and the site and global licensed CD Rom options. Since the Amendment 1 was released as a non-printing pdf only, this gives all J-STD-001F users a chance to get the information in the format that they’re used to.
I have blogged about the changes to the IPC J STD 001 previously (New J-STD-001 F is now available) but I have not reviewed the information in the Amendment 1. The changes to the J STD 001 mirror those to the IPC A 610. IPC states that they:
- 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
So now this leaves a number of questions.
Do I need to purchase a consolidated edition if I already have the Revision F and the Amendment 1? No, this consolidated edition is just being released for your convenience. It does not have any additional technical information beyond what is already in the Rev F and Amendment 1.
Can I return my copy of J STD 001F for credit? No, unfortunately IPC is not accepting returns on this standard.
What if I didn’t get a copy of the Amendment 1 yet? You have the option of purchasing the amendment separately or getting the new consolidated edition. Remember, the amendment is available as a non-printing pdf copy only so you’ll be using the information on 1 computer for 1 person only.
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