IPC Certification Definitions

Other Certification/Registration IPC Definitions
IPC is a trade association and source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy for the global electronics industry. IPC members include companies that manufacture, use, design and specify printed circuit boards and assemblies in industries such as advanced microelectronics, aerospace, military, automotive, computer and telecommunications. The association is comprised of councils and committees dedicated to specific areas such as PCBs, Solder and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS); these councils set their own agenda, goals and member deliverables. IPC committees are voluntary and are made up of subject matter experts. These committees develop IPC standards that describe best practices for the electronics industry and contain information applicable throughout the supply chain from incoming materials to final electronic assemblies. There are currently more than 225 active standards in the IPC collection. IPC standards are used in "train the trainer" programs where IPC authorized training centers train an individual on the criteria of the standard, assuring an individual's understanding of the standard. That individual becomes certified and can then return to their company and train their own employees.

IPC J-STD-001
IPC J-STD-001 is an individual level certification based on a standard published by IPC titled “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies”. This certification is appropriate for individuals such as assembly process engineers, quality assurance supervisors, training managers and others responsible for the quality and reliability of soldered electronic assemblies. Additional Information

IPC-1791 Qualified Manufacturers Listing
IPC-1791 Qualified Manufacturers Listing is a facility-level certification based on a standard published by the IPC (Association Connection Electronics Industry) titled "Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator, and Assembler Requirements." The certification is intended for companies that design, manufacture, and/or assemble printed circuit boards for use in industries such as military, aerospace, medical, and industrial. Additional Information

IPC-7711/7721
IPC-7711/7721 is an individual level certification based on standards published by IPC titled “Rework of Electronic Assemblies/Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies”. This certification is appropriate for individuals in training, manufacturing and quality assurance that want the ability to conduct rework of electronic assemblies in house compared to sending the products out to a third party. Additional Information

IPC-A-600
IPC-A-600 is an individual level certification based on a standard published by IPC titled “Acceptance of Printed Wiring Boards”. This certification is for individuals working at organizations involved with the manufacturing of printed circuit boards, electronics assembly, OEMs and equipment/material suppliers. Additional Information

IPC-A-610
IPC-A-610 is an individual level certification based on a standard published by IPC titled “Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies”. This certification is for any individuals responsible for the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies such as quality supervisors, engineering supervisors and manufacturing supervisors. Additional Information

IPC/WHMA-A-620
IPS/WHMA-A-620 is an individual level certification based on a standard published by IPC titled “Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies”. The standard applies to crimped, mechanical secured or soldered interconnections and includes graphics of different types of contacts that are deemed acceptable. Additional Information