Defining PCBs according to IPC. What does this mean for you?

PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are standardized products that serve as a basic platform for electronic components. They are a crucial and often underestimated component within the entire electronics production chain.

These printed circuit boards increasingly need to meet strict quality and reliability standards (such as IPC-A-600) for design, manufacturing, and assembly to ultimately ensure a reliable and functional end product. For you, this means guaranteed performance, high quality, and international interchangeability of electronics.

• The Core of IPC Certified PCBs IPC standards are the “gold standard” in the electronics industry.
• They ensure that a PCB, whether Class 2 (consumer electronics) or Class 3 (high reliability/medical), functions according to strict scientific specifications.

What does this mean for your PCB application?

• Reliability: Your products may last longer, experience fewer malfunctions, and are therefore more durable.
• Safety: IPC-certified printed circuit boards reduce the risk of short circuits or failure under harsh conditions.
• Quality: Compliance with these standards can help ensure a consistent, high-quality end product.

In short, IPC-defined PCBs mean that the electronics you use meet high global standards.

Speaker: Freek Janssen, Project Engineer – Value Procurement Centre

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