J STD 001 FS Supplement Updated – Space Applications

The “Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum to J-STD-001” has just been revised and is now available from Document Center Inc.  The new J STD 001 F Supplement provides users of the J STD 001 with additional information on  requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies specifically for this application.

Why would you want to use the J-STD-001FS?  The Addendum provides requirements to be used in addition to or possibly in place of those in IPC J-STD-001F.  These special requirements  are centered on the reliability of assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments of getting to and operating in space.

Do I use the J STD 001 FS as a stand-alone document?  No, it is to be used in conjunction with the J STD 001F.

What’s actually in the J STD 001 FS?  The document begins with a brief scope paragraph.  It then has a series of sub-clauses that describe specific definitions for such things as lead-free tin, lead-free control plan, red plague, and so on.  But the bulk of the document is Table 1, Space Application Requirements.

This table lists specific sub-clauses from the J STD 001 F.  For each of these sub-clauses, the second column of the table covers the changes to the material required for space applicability.  For example, the Supplement contains a sub-clause 1.10.1, on Vision Requirements.   This is a requirement that is not present in the original J STD 001F, but is required in contracts calling out the supplement.  A series of 8 color figures is provided at the end of the document.  They illustrate the level of acceptability of various soldering requirements.

How extensive are the changes included in the Supplement?  There are changes to all clauses 1 through 13 of the original J STD 001 F with the exception of clause 2.

How can I get a copy of this new update?  Order online at Document Center’s webstore, www.document-center.com.  Or contact our staff by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  You’ll be able to get the document in paper format, a single user CD Rom or as a kit with both a paper copy and a single-user CD.  And if you have any questions about these standards or any others that you use, we’ll be happy to help you.  We’re your Standards Experts!