May 15, 2003
The ANSI approved IPC/EIA/JEDEC J-STD-002B provides the necessary methods to assess the solderability of electronic component leads, terminations, solid wire, stranded wire, lugs and tabs. This revision includes a significant change in the type of flux required for solderability testing. The 34-page standard, which supersedes J-STD-002A, also contains several test method options, defect definitions, acceptance criteria and illustrations. It is suitable for use by both suppliers and users.
The 26-page IPC/EIA J-STD-003A supplies industry-recommended test methods, defect definitions and illustrations in order for suppliers and users to assess the solderability of printed board surface conductors, lands and plated-through holes. This revision also includes a significant change in the type of flux required for solderability testing. Test methods covered in IPC/EIA J-STD-003A include edge dip, rotary dip, solder float, wave solder and wetting balance. This new version supersedes J-STD-003.
Both documents are available through the IPC Online Store at http://www.ipc.org/onlinestore. For more information, contact IPC Customer Service at orderipc@ipc.org or 847-790-5362.
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IPC�s Online Store houses a vast library of IPC products, including more than 1,000 standards, publications and training sources on electronics assembly, circuit board fabrication and design; over 440 technical papers submitted at IPCWorks, IPC Annual Meeting, IPC Printed Circuits Expo� and IPC SMEMA Council�s APEX� technical conferences; and more than 4,000 downloadable technical graphic images. The IPC Online Store�s user-friendly format allows IPC members and nonmembers to easily find products based on subjects, keywords or product types. Customers can choose to receive most products in an electronic format that can be downloaded almost immediately after order completion. To access the IPC Online Store, visit http://www.ipc.org/onlinestore.
About IPC
IPC is a Northbrook, Ill.-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its more than 2,300 member companies, which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed circuit 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 $40 billion U.S. industry employing more than 350,000 people. IPC maintains offices in Taos, N.M.; Washington, D.C.; Garden Grove, Calif.; and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit http://www.ipc.org.
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