What is IPC?
IPC, also known as the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, is an international industry organization based in Chicago, USA. It was founded in 1957 and has since become a major global leader in the field of industrial electronics. IPC serves as the main source of standards, specifications, market research and training for the electronics industry.
History of IPC
The history of IPC dates back to the 1950s, when a group of printed circuit board manufacturers came together to exchange information and solve problems related to electronics manufacturing. In 1957, they formally established the Association Connecting Electronics Industries. The organization grew in importance as electronics technology evolved, and its standards and specifications became essential for maintaining the quality and consistency of electronics manufacturing worldwide.
What does IPC do?
IPC (IPC International, Inc.) is an international industry organization based in Chicago, USA. It was founded in 1957 under the name "Institute of Printed Circuits"
Influenced by its rapid growth in the following years, the organization's name was finally changed to "Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits".
IPC's goal is to promote the development of the electronics industry by:
- Standards. The members of the organization create standards, starting from product design, DFX, DFM, DFA, DFT recommendations, through manufacturing and testing processes, ending with rework, repair and modification procedures. The IPC organization offers IPC standards translated into other languages.
- Education. The organization offers certified courses for selected standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721 (rework, repair), etc.
- Advocate for the industry. Represent the interests of the electronics industry in the EU Parliament, the US Senate and other countries.
- Market research. Regular market research and presentation of results in the form of reports, allowing to know the trends in the industry.
More information
To learn more about IPC and their activities, you can visit the organization's official website at ipc.org
Summary
IPC, or the Association Connecting Electronics Industries, is the leading industry organization in the field of industrial electronics. Since its founding in 1957, it has become the primary source of standards, specifications and training for the electronics industry worldwide. Through its commitment to standards development and certification, IPC promotes quality and excellence in electronics manufacturing, contributing to progress and innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
