The criteria in this standard are not intended to define processes to accomplish assembly operations nor is it intended to authorize repair/modification or change of the product. For a more complete understanding of this document’s recommendations and requirements, one may use this document in conjunction with IPC-HDBK-001, IPC AJ 820 and J-STD-001.
Historically, electronic assembly standards contained a more comprehensive tutorial addressing principles and techniques. This document presents acceptance requirements for the manufacture of electrical and electronic assemblies. This standard does not provide criteria for cross-section evaluation. This standard is a collection of visual quality acceptability requirements for electronic assemblies. Description IPC A 610, Revision H – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies