scope:

This standard is a collection of visual quality acceptability requirements for electronic assemblies. It was prepared by the Product Assurance Committee of the IPC.

This document presents acceptance requirements for the manufacture of electrical and electronic assemblies. Historically, electronic assembly standards contained a more comprehensive tutorial addressing principles and techniques. For a more complete understanding of this document's recommendations and requirements, one may use this document in conjunction with IPC-HDBK-001 and J-STD-001.

IPC-A-610 has criteria outside the scope of J-STD-001 defining handling, mechanical and other workmanship requirements. Table 1-1 is a summary of related documents.