IPC-A-610 Specialist (CIS) Recertification Course

This lectured course utilizes the images in the IPC-A-610 document to provide visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of assembly production–for both lead and lead-free. The IPC-A-610, "The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies", is the most widely used inspection specification for the PWB assembly industry.

The IPC-A-610 will be covered in its entirety. As part of the requirements for certification, Certified IPC Specialist students must score at least a 70% average and no single score less than 70% on the final examinations.

Topics Include:

• Handling electronic assemblies
• Inspecting soldered connections for terminal and plated through-holes
• Identifying fractured solder due to cutting
• Understanding ECO jumper wire practices
• Addressing mechanical assembly requirements
• Recognizing acceptable surface mounting for all surface mount components.