IPC Texas EMS Leadership Roundtable: Leveling Up Your Business (Dallas Area)

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June 18, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DALLAS AREA EMS LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE
Location: Saltgrass Steakhouse
102 State Highway 114E
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-329-1900

Join fellow EMS leaders in the region to share industry pain points and solutions. Our focus for this meeting is how companies profitably reach the next level of revenue. Following a presentation on the current EMS market and revenue tiers in the industry, participants will discuss how to reach the next level and grow their business. The discussion will pull from direct experience, questions, and ideas. From there, the conversation goes where you, the leaders, take it. Every roundtable ends with unique takeaways. 

Complimentary registration includes:

•    Peer-led roundtable discussions
•    Updates on relevant EMS industry studies/reports
•    Recap of business resources available
•    Reception and dinner
•    Peer networking, partnership building

Have questions? Email Mark Wolfe at MarkWolfe@ipc.org.

Saltgrass Steakhouse

102 State Highway 114E
Grapevine, TX 76051
United States

Saltgrass Steakhouse

Saltgrass Steakhouse
102 State Highway 114E
Grapevine, TX 76051
United States

Understanding PCB Board Fabrication for Engineers

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Explore the world of PCB Board Fabrication and discover the journey of design artwork once it’s dispatched to the board shop. This comprehensive webinar provides insights into the process, making it a valuable resource for Electrical Engineers, PCB Layout Professionals, Supply Chain personnel, and anyone interested in PCB Board Fabrication. In this webinar, we’ll cover:

  • Design and layout
  • Material selection
  • Drilling, imaging, and etching processes
  • Plating and finishing
  • Solder Mask materials and application
  • Silkscreening
  • Cost Drivers

Paul Brionez June 19

Speaker Bio

Paul Brionez is an experienced Senior PCB Layout Engineer currently working with Wisk Aero in the EVTOL market, with over 31 years in PCB Design and Development Engineering, holding CID and CID+ certifications in PCB design. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from Southern Illinois University. His diverse industry experience spans industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace sectors. Paul has collaborated with IPC for various standards and worked closely with board fabricators to optimize design reviews and reduce turnaround times for compliance with their requirements.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in May After Hitting New High Last Month

IPC Releases May 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell this month, after hitting a new high in April. Despite the decline, sentiment remains historically high according to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

When asked about PCB and EMS sales revenue growth/decline, electronics manufacturers more likely expect PCB and EMS sales revenue to increase in the United States in 2024 when compared to other regions. On average, electronics manufacturers anticipating a 2024 increase in either PCB or EMS sales revenue expect the percentage to range from 8 percent to 11 percent across all regions, while those anticipating a decrease in either PCB or EMS sales revenue believe the range will be between -8 percent and -12 percent year-over-year.

Regarding outlook for next six months, electronics manufacturers expect labor costs to come down slightly, while material costs are expected to remain relatively stable. Although ease of recruitment is expected to remain challenging, profit margins are predicted to improve considerably over the next six months, along with capacity utilization, shipments, and orders. 

Additional survey data show:

  • Cost pressures rose this month, after a record low last month: The Labor Costs Index rose three points this month and the Material Costs Index increased four points.
  • Industry demand eased this month: The Demand Index slipped three percent this month. Both the New Orders Index and the Shipments Index fell five points this month.
  • Orders, shipments, profit margins, and capacity utilization are expected to rise over the next six months, while labor costs are expected to decline.
  • Orders are expected to rise more so among manufacturers in APAC when compared to those in North America and those operating globally.

These results are based upon the findings of IPC’s Current State of Electronics Manufacturing Survey, fielded between April 15 and April 30, 2024.

Read the full report here.

USPAE/IPC Workshop: Bolstering U.S. IC Substrate Capabilities

Date
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USPAE and IPC would like to invite you to participate in an IC substrate workshop planned for May 16, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The workshop will further IPC’s work on a U.S. Department of Defense-funded project to study and recommend approaches to addressing the country’s lack of IC substrate manufacturing capabilities.

In addition to morning and luncheon keynotes featuring government leaders, the workshop will divide participants into breakout groups exploring four key areas:

  • Technology Requirements
  • Workforce Needs
  • Standards Solutions
  • Financial Competitiveness

Efforts will be made in advance of the workshop to ensure equitable distribution of participants across breakout groups and to ensure that key segments are represented. If there are others in your company or in the industry who you believe should be invited to this workshop, please reach out to JoeO'Neil@ipc.org.

View agenda

Registration closes May 10.

The Willard Hotel

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004
United States

The Willard Hotel

The Willard Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004
United States

IPC Builds-Standards Development Committee Meetings

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We can’t wait to welcome you to IPC Builds, September 13-18, 2025 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center in Denton, Texas.

 REGISTER | AGENDA | COMMITTEE MEETINGS CONTACT US | HOTEL & LOCATION

IPC Builds is all about IPC Standards, welcoming your contribution to the industry standards and guidelines relied on by your company, customers, suppliers, and competitors. Newcomers and industry veterans are welcome. Participate and learn more about these critical industry documents.

IPC Standard Development Committees cover a range of topics, including:

  • Assembly and Joining
  • Assembly Equipment
  • Base Materials
  • Cleaning and Coating
  • Electronic Documentation Technology
  • Electronic Product Data Description
  • Embedded Devices
  • Environment, Health and Safety
  • Fabrication Processes
  • Flexible and Rigid-Flex Printed Boards
  • High Speed/High Frequency Interconnection

 

  • Management
  • Packaged Electronic Components
  • Printed Board Design Technology
  • Printed Electronics
  • Process Control
  • Product Assurance
  • Product Reliability
  • Rigid Printed Boards
  • Terms and Definitions
  • Testing
  • Wearable Electronics/E-Textiles

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Member: $299
Nonmember: $349

Register Now

For questions about registration please contact: 

Kim DiCianni, CEM                                   
Director Tradeshows & Events
KimDiCianni@electronics.org 

AGENDA

Registration Hours
Saturday, September 13-Thursday, September 18 | 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Lunch Included on Monday

Golden Gnome Awards Dinner
Tuesday, September 16 | 5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Committee Meetings 
Saturday, September 13-Monday, September 15 | 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16 | 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday, September 17-Thursday, September 18 | 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Commitee Meeting Schedule

Golden Gnome Awards

*The updated schedule will be posted shortly*

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5-22A and 7-31B IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Joint Task Groups
The 5-22A task group is responsible for the joint industry soldering standard, J-STD-001, and will support revision activities as necessitated by industry or technology developments.

The 7-31B task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5-22A and 7-31B IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Joint Task Groups
The 5-22A task group is responsible for the joint industry soldering standard, J-STD-001, and will support revision activities as necessitated by industry or technology developments.

The 7-31B task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

7-31A and D-33A IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards, as a visual supporting document to the IPC-6010 specifications for printed board qualification and performance.

The D-33A task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-6011, Generic Performance Specification for Printed Boards and the IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-31A and D-33A IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards, as a visual supporting document to the IPC-6010 specifications for printed board qualification and performance.

The D-33A task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-6011, Generic Performance Specification for Printed Boards and the IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.

7-32C Electrical Continuity Testing Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development of electrical continuity testing concepts and guidelines through the maintenance of IPC-9252, Requirements for Electrical Testing of Unpopulated Printed Boards.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31F IPC WHMA-A-620 Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

4-14F Final Finishes for Printed Boards – ENEPIG Task Group
This Task Group is responsible for the development of technical information, guidelines and testing techniques to evaluate electroless nickel / electroless palladium / immersion gold (ENEPIG) as a surface finish for printed boards and interconnecting substrates. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the IPC-4556 standard.

7-31FT IPC WHMA-A-620 Training Committee
The WHMA-A-620 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC WHMA-A-620 Certification Program.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31FHV IPC WHMA-A-620 High-Voltage Cable Task Group
This task group is looking at high voltage cable applications in the electric mobility industry.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31J Electronic Box Assemblies Task Group
The 7-31J task group is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-HDBK-630.

Assembly and Joining
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-21R Die Attach and Wire Bond for Automotive Applications

Base Materials
8:00 am - 10:00 am

3-11A IPC-4101 Task Group
The 3-11A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-4101.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm

1-10D Material Selection for Design Task Group
The 1-10D task group is responsible for the development and maintenance of IPC-2201 Material Selection Guide for Printed Boards

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3-12D Woven Glass Reinforcement Task Group
The objective of this task group is to determine the consistency of woven glass fabrics and their effect on laminate and prepreg manufacture and to develop meaningful performance standards. It is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-4412.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

3-12E Base Materials Roundtable Task Group
This roundtable task group serves as an idea-generating forum for other 3-10 Printed Base Materials Subcommittees and Task Groups that are actively involved with maintaining and developing IPC standards. The task group itself will not be responsible for generating or maintaining any documents.

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-32G Residue Assessment Task Group
This task group is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of residues found on PB and PBAs. The group will maintain the test methods, guidelines and handbooks relating to cleanliness and residues. The group will ensure synergy and provide guidance to other task groups as they relate to cleanliness and residues.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-31D Cleaning Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-CH-65.

Process Control
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31M Fiber Optic Cable Acceptability Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-A-640, Acceptance Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies and IPC-D-640, Design and Critical Process Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies. Theses complementary standards provide acceptance and design requirements for cable and wire harness assemblies incorporating optical fiber, optical cable and hybrid wiring technology.

Rigid Printed Boards
10:15 am - 12:00 pm 

D-33-AP Ultra HDI Subcommittee
The D-33-AP Subcommittee is responsible for developing design and fabrication guidelines for printed boards utilizing conductors and spacings below 50 µm and dielectric spacings below 75 µm (defined as Ultra HDI within the Subcommittee) that are manufactured with semi-additive and modified semi-additive processing.

Printed Board Design Technology
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

1-10D Material Selection for Design Task Group
Development and maintenance of IPC-2201 Material Selection Guide for Printed Boards.

Embedded Devices
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

D-55 Embedded Devices Process Implementation Subcommittee and D-55A Embedded Circuitry Guideline Task Groups Joint Meeting
The D-55 subcommittee is responsible for IPC-6017, Qualification and Performance Specification for Printed Boards Containing Embedded Active and Passive Circuitry.

The D-55A task group is responsible for IPC-7092, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Embedded Circuitry and Devices, a guideline document to provide supplemental information to IPC-6017, the reliability specification for embedded circuitry.

Fabrication Processes
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

4-14B Final Finishes for Printed Boards – ENIG Task Group
This Task Group is responsible for the development of technical information, guidelines and testing techniques to evaluate electroless nickel / immersion gold (ENIG) as a surface finish for printed boards and interconnecting substrates. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the IPC-4552 standard.

Product Reliability
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

6-10D SMT Attachment Reliability Test Methods TG
This task group is responsible for the maintenance and development of specific test and performance levels for solder attachment of surface mount devices to rigid, flexible and rigid-flex circuit structures which are based on the guidelines furnished in IPC-9701 Performance Test Methods and Qualification Requirements for Surface Mount Solder Attachments.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-18 Supplier Declaration Subcommittee 
This subcommittee will Develop and maintain a framework for the IPC-175x series of standards on supplier declaration. The framework includes a specification for common data elements shared across the sectional standards related to the supply chain partners and the product.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

2-18A Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management Task Group
This task group has the responsibility for developing the format and XML characteristics for material and substance declaration intended to meet European legislation requirements.

10:15 am - 5:00 pm

2-40 Electronic Documentation Technology Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of strategies and recommendations for the conversion of design and manufacturing information into electronic formats representing final product. Various graphic drivers as well as methodologies for information capture are addressed by this committee in order to establish intelligent electronic documentation that can be communicated between design and manufacturing. This committee also includes concepts for configuration management.

Terms and Definitions
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

2-30 Terms and Definitions Committee
This committee is responsible for the generation of terms and definitions applicable to the electronics interconnect industry through the updating and maintenance of IPC-T-50, Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuitry.

Product Assurance
7:30 am - 9:30 am

V-ESDS ESDS Control Plan
This group will discuss Electrostatic Discharge and develop an ESDS Control Plan.

8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-34 Repairability Subcommittee
This subcommittee oversees all repair and modification standards activity.

7-31F IPC WHMA-A-620 Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

7-35 Assembly and Joining Handbook Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining the IPC-AJ-820 handbook by incorporating and updating the best parts of IPC-AJ-820, IPC-HDBK-001, IPC-HDBK-610 and other documents.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31BT IPC-A-610 Training Committee
The IPC-A-610 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-A-610 Certification Program.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

5-22F IPC-HDBK-001 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the handbook that explains accepted industry practices for users of J-STD-001. The handbook details the process techniques, equipment, materials, and process controls needed for the production of acceptable hardware.

7-34T IPC-7711 7721 Training Committee
The IPC-7711/7721 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-7711 7721 Certification Program.

2:00 pm -3:00 pm

5-24C Solder Alloy Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development or revisions and amendments to J-STD-006.

Base Materials
8:00 am - 10:00 am

3-12A Metallic Foil Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-4562

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 10:00 am

5-33B Solder Mask Performance Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-SM-840 Qualification and Performance Specification of Permanent Solder Mask and Flexible Cover Materials and the associated test methods.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-33C Conformal Coating Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-HDBK-830 Guidelines for Design, Selection, and Application of Conformal Coatings.

Process Control
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-24B Printed Board Assembly Process Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-9111, Printed Board Assembly Process Handbook. IPC-9111 provides updated problems, process causes and the possible corrective action that may be taken.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

7-24A Printed Board Process Effects Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-9121, Printed Board Process Effects Handbook. IPC-9121 provides updated problems, causes and possible corrective actions related to printed board manufacturing processes.

Rigid Printed Boards
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

D-31B IPC-2221 and 2222 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-2221, Generic Standard on Printed Board Design, and IPC-2222, Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards.

Product Reliability
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-32E Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Task Group
This task group is responsible for the determination of electrochemical migration (ECM) activity within Printed Boards. Surface ECM issues are addressed by the 5-32b SIR and Electrochemical Migration Task Group. The focus of the 5-32e Task Group is exploring Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) growth and other ECM failure mechanisms within the board.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

8-80 Lead Free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council
The Lead-Free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council is comprised of members representing industry, Government and Academic organizations who have a common interest in managing and mitigating the risks of lead-free electronics assemblies in Aerospace, Defense, and High Performance (ADHP) electronics systems (e.g. Medical, Telecom, Automotive, etc.)

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

2-18A Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management and 2-18B Materials Declaration Task Groups Joint Meeting
The 2-18A task group has the responsibility for developing the format and XML characteristics for material and substance declaration intended to meet European legislation requirements.
The 2-18B task group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1752 materials declaration standard. This standard defines an XML data structure to facilitate the exchange of data regarding the material content of products. This data can be used by the supply chain to assess compliance with product-related regulations such as RoHS and REACH.

Electronic Product Data Description
8:00 am - 9:30 am

2-15F Obsolete and Discontinued Product Task Group
This task group is working jointly with JEDEC and ECIA on J-STD-048, which outlines the standard for announcing product discontinuance throughout the supply chain.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-19B Trusted Supplier Task Group
This task group is developing IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Manufacturer, and Assembler Requirements. This standard will provide minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board designers, manufacturers and assemblers to become a trusted manufacturer/designer. Trusted manufacturers, assemblers and designers ensure supply chain management, security, chain of custody and the protection of intellectual property (IP).

High Speed/High Frequency Interconnections
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

D-22 High Speed High Frequency Board Performance Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the development of IPC-6018, Qualification and Performance Specification for High Frequency (Microwave) Printed Boards.

Printed Electronics
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

D-67A and D-67B Acceptability of Additively Manufactured Electronics Specification and Additively Manufactured Electronics Performance Specification Joint Task Group Meeting
D-67A is developing IPC-6911, Acceptability of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME).
D-67B is developing IPC-6905, Qualification and Performance Specification for Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME).

Testing
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

7-12 Microsection Subcommittee
The 7-12 committee is responsible for the maintenance and development of concepts, guidelines, and tutorials for manual and automated microsection preparation (test method 2.1.1) which are used to evaluate the printed board and assembly quality.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-31FS IPC WHMA-A-620 Space and Military Electronic Assemblies Addendum Task Group
The 7-31FS Task Group is responsible for maintaining an addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620 to enable users to specify a standardized set of acceptance criteria unique to cable and wire harness assemblies used in the rigorous micro-gravity micro-atmosphere high mechanical stress environments associated with space electronic hardware.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm

7-31AT and D-33AT IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Training Joint Task Group Meeting
The IPC-A-600 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-A-610 Certification Program.

The IPC-6012 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-6012 Certification Program.

7-31K and 7-31H Wire Harness Design and IPC-HDBK-620 Handbook Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31K will develop a standard to be used for the design of cable and wire harness assemblies.The 7-31h is responsible for the handbook that explains accepted industry practices for users of IPC/WHMA-A-620. The handbook details the process techniques, equipment, materials, and process controls needed for the production of cable and wire harness assemblies.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

7-34B IPC-7731 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development and continued updating of IPC-7731.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31N Manual Magnification Aides Task Group
This task group is responsible for IPC-9904 providing guidelines for manual magnification.

Assembly and Joining
8:00 am - 10:00 am

5-22BT J-STD-001 Training Committee
The IPC J-STD-001 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC J-STD-001 Certification Program.

5-24B Solder Paste Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining J-STD-005.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

5-24A Flux Specifications Task Group
This task group is responsible for developing and accessing revisions to J-STD-004.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-22AS J-STD-001 Space and Military Electronic Assemblies Task Group
The 5-22AS Task Group is responsible for maintaining an addendum to J-STD-001 to enable users to specify a standardized set of acceptance criteria unique to electronic assemblies used in the rigorous micro-gravity micro-atmosphere high mechanical stress environments associated with space electronic hardware.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5-24G Polymerics Standard Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-5262, Design, Critical Process and Acceptance Requirements for Polymeric Applications.

Base Materials
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

3-11J Metal Based Laminates for Printed Boards
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-4105.

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-33A Conformal Coating Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-CC-830 Qualification and Performance of Electrical Insulating Compound for Printed Wiring Assemblies and the associated test methods.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-33F Potting and Encapsulation Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-HDBK-850 Guidelines for Design, Selection, and Application of Potting Materials and Encapsulation Processes Used for Electronics Printed Circuit Board Assembly.

Process Control
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

7-25 AOI Subcommittee
The 7-25 Subcommittee includes the 7-25A and 7-25B task groups.
The 7-25A task group is developing IPC-9716, Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Printed Board Assemblies.
The 7-25B task group is developing IPC-9712, Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Integrated Chip Substrates.

Printed Board Design Technology
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

1-14 DFX Standards Subcommittee
This subcommittee is developing guidelines for the application of industry standards in DFM (design for manufacturing), DFR (design for reliability) DFA (design for assembly), etc.

Rigid Printed Boards
8:00 am - 10:00 am

D-33-AP Ultra HDI Subcommittee
The D-33-AP Subcommittee is responsible for developing design and fabrication guidelines for printed boards utilizing conductors and spacings below 50 µm and dielectric spacings below 75 µm (defined as Ultra HDI within the Subcommittee) that are manufactured with semi-additive and modified semi-additive processing.

Product Reliability
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3-11G Corrosion of Metal Finishes Task Group
This Task Group will gather data on corrosion of metals used in electronic assemblies with the intent to establish a long-term predictive test method and model. The conditions of the current 'mixed flowing gas' corrosion resistance test method are unable to predict product life and reproduce failure mechanisms in real world environments. The need for a new or modified test method is also prompted by the increasingly corrosive environments to which electronics are being subjected.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2-18B Materials Declaration Task Group Joint Task Group and 2-18K Process Chemical Declaration Task Group
The 2-18B task group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1752 materials declaration standard. This standard defines an XML data structure to facilitate the exchange of data regarding the material content of products. This data can be used by the supply chain to assess compliance with product-related regulations such as RoHS and REACH.
The 2-18K group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1754 materials declaration standard for Aerospace and Defense industries.

 

Electronic Product Data Description
8:00 am - 10:00 am 

 

2-16D IPC-2581 Users Task Group
The IPC-2581 Consortium is an independent group working on facilitating the use of IPC-2581 in the industry.

 

10:15 am - 12:00 pm 
2-16 Digital Product Model Exchange (DPMX) Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance and further development of IPC-2581.

 

High Speed/High Frequency Interconnections
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

 

D-23 High Speed High Frequency Base Materials Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the development/update of IPC-4103.

 

Printed Electronics
8:00 am - 10:00 am

 

D-15 Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee
This Subcommittee is responsible for generating, verifying and revising test methods which relate to all aspects (design, base materials and performance) of the D-10 Flexible Circuits Committee. All changes to existing test methods and additional test methods formulated by the D-15, Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee will be submitted to the 7-11, Test Methods Subcommittee for inclusion into the IPC-TM-650, Test Methods Manual.

 

Flexible and Rigid-Flex Printed Boards
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

 

D-12 Flexible Circuits Specifications Subcommittee    
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining IPC-6013, Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible and Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards.

 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

 

D-11 Flexible Circuits Design Subcommittee    
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining IPC-2223, Sectional Design Standard for Flexible and Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards.

 

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

D-13 Flexible Circuits Design Subcommittee
This subcommittee serves as a forum for the discussion and development of new base materials for use in the manufacture of flexible PWBs. This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance of flexible circuits base materials standards covering flexible base dielectrics (IPC-4202), adhesive-coated dielectric films (IPC-4203), flexible metal clad dielectrics (IPC-4204) and assembly guidelines for pressure sensitive adhesives (IPC-FC-234).

 

Electronic Packaging Design
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

1-13 Land Pattern Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for land pattern design concepts through the development of IPC-IPC-7352 - Generic Guideline for Land Pattern Design.

 

Packaged Electronic Components
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

B-10A Plastic Chip Carrier Cracking Task Group
This task group was formed based on concerns raised at the Surface Mount Council regarding cracking observed in plastic chip components. They developed technical document IPC-SM-786 (Recommended Procedures for Handling of Moisture Sensitive Plastic IC Packages) to address this. Subsequently, they joined with JEDEC to develop replacements for IPC-SM-786 to reflect current technology. J-STD-020A.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-18J Lab Report Declaration Task Group
This task group will develop a standardized lab report format for gathering and communicating information on testing data for chemicals in products. This project will facilitate the exchange of lab reports between supply chain members by having a standardized lab report format and way to exchange the information contained in lab reports. The goal is to have a common format for industry to use and standardize the data so it could be entered into the data stream for easier analysis and transfer between companies within the supply chain.

 

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

 

2-18H Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Task Group
This task group will develop a standard in the IPC 175x family that supports the electronic exchange of data needed by companies complying with regulations and customer requirements for information about conflict minerals contained within a company's products.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5-22A and 7-31B IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Joint Task Groups
The 5-22A task group is responsible for the joint industry soldering standard, J-STD-001, and will support revision activities as necessitated by industry or technology developments.

The 7-31B task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

5-22A and 7-31B IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Joint Task Groups
The 5-22A task group is responsible for the joint industry soldering standard, J-STD-001, and will support revision activities as necessitated by industry or technology developments.

The 7-31B task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

7-31A and D-33A IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards, as a visual supporting document to the IPC-6010 specifications for printed board qualification and performance.

The D-33A task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-6011, Generic Performance Specification for Printed Boards and the IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-31A and D-33A IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards, as a visual supporting document to the IPC-6010 specifications for printed board qualification and performance.

The D-33A task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-6011, Generic Performance Specification for Printed Boards and the IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.

7-32C Electrical Continuity Testing Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development of electrical continuity testing concepts and guidelines through the maintenance of IPC-9252, Requirements for Electrical Testing of Unpopulated Printed Boards.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31F IPC WHMA-A-620 Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

4-14F Final Finishes for Printed Boards – ENEPIG Task Group
This Task Group is responsible for the development of technical information, guidelines and testing techniques to evaluate electroless nickel / electroless palladium / immersion gold (ENEPIG) as a surface finish for printed boards and interconnecting substrates. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the IPC-4556 standard.

7-31FT IPC WHMA-A-620 Training Committee
The WHMA-A-620 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC WHMA-A-620 Certification Program.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31FHV IPC WHMA-A-620 High-Voltage Cable Task Group
This task group is looking at high voltage cable applications in the electric mobility industry.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31J Electronic Box Assemblies Task Group
The 7-31J task group is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-HDBK-630.

Assembly and Joining
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-21R Die Attach and Wire Bond for Automotive Applications

Base Materials
8:00 am - 10:00 am

3-11A IPC-4101 Task Group
The 3-11A task group is responsible for maintaining the IPC-4101.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm

1-10D Material Selection for Design Task Group
The 1-10D task group is responsible for the development and maintenance of IPC-2201 Material Selection Guide for Printed Boards

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3-12D Woven Glass Reinforcement Task Group
The objective of this task group is to determine the consistency of woven glass fabrics and their effect on laminate and prepreg manufacture and to develop meaningful performance standards. It is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-4412.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

3-12E Base Materials Roundtable Task Group
This roundtable task group serves as an idea-generating forum for other 3-10 Printed Base Materials Subcommittees and Task Groups that are actively involved with maintaining and developing IPC standards. The task group itself will not be responsible for generating or maintaining any documents.

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-32G Residue Assessment Task Group
This task group is responsible for the evaluation and assessment of residues found on PB and PBAs. The group will maintain the test methods, guidelines and handbooks relating to cleanliness and residues. The group will ensure synergy and provide guidance to other task groups as they relate to cleanliness and residues.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-31D Cleaning Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of IPC-CH-65.

Process Control
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31M Fiber Optic Cable Acceptability Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-A-640, Acceptance Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies and IPC-D-640, Design and Critical Process Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies. Theses complementary standards provide acceptance and design requirements for cable and wire harness assemblies incorporating optical fiber, optical cable and hybrid wiring technology.

Rigid Printed Boards
10:15 am - 12:00 pm 

D-33-AP Ultra HDI Subcommittee
The D-33-AP Subcommittee is responsible for developing design and fabrication guidelines for printed boards utilizing conductors and spacings below 50 µm and dielectric spacings below 75 µm (defined as Ultra HDI within the Subcommittee) that are manufactured with semi-additive and modified semi-additive processing.

Printed Board Design Technology
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

1-10D Material Selection for Design Task Group
Development and maintenance of IPC-2201 Material Selection Guide for Printed Boards.

Embedded Devices
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

D-55 Embedded Devices Process Implementation Subcommittee and D-55A Embedded Circuitry Guideline Task Groups Joint Meeting
The D-55 subcommittee is responsible for IPC-6017, Qualification and Performance Specification for Printed Boards Containing Embedded Active and Passive Circuitry.

The D-55A task group is responsible for IPC-7092, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for Embedded Circuitry and Devices, a guideline document to provide supplemental information to IPC-6017, the reliability specification for embedded circuitry.

Fabrication Processes
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

4-14B Final Finishes for Printed Boards – ENIG Task Group
This Task Group is responsible for the development of technical information, guidelines and testing techniques to evaluate electroless nickel / immersion gold (ENIG) as a surface finish for printed boards and interconnecting substrates. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the IPC-4552 standard.

Product Reliability
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

6-10D SMT Attachment Reliability Test Methods TG
This task group is responsible for the maintenance and development of specific test and performance levels for solder attachment of surface mount devices to rigid, flexible and rigid-flex circuit structures which are based on the guidelines furnished in IPC-9701 Performance Test Methods and Qualification Requirements for Surface Mount Solder Attachments.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-18 Supplier Declaration Subcommittee 
This subcommittee will Develop and maintain a framework for the IPC-175x series of standards on supplier declaration. The framework includes a specification for common data elements shared across the sectional standards related to the supply chain partners and the product.

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

2-18A Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management Task Group
This task group has the responsibility for developing the format and XML characteristics for material and substance declaration intended to meet European legislation requirements.

10:15 am - 5:00 pm

2-40 Electronic Documentation Technology Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of strategies and recommendations for the conversion of design and manufacturing information into electronic formats representing final product. Various graphic drivers as well as methodologies for information capture are addressed by this committee in order to establish intelligent electronic documentation that can be communicated between design and manufacturing. This committee also includes concepts for configuration management.

Terms and Definitions
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

2-30 Terms and Definitions Committee
This committee is responsible for the generation of terms and definitions applicable to the electronics interconnect industry through the updating and maintenance of IPC-T-50, Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuitry.

Product Assurance
7:30 am - 9:30 am

V-ESDS ESDS Control Plan
This group will discuss Electrostatic Discharge and develop an ESDS Control Plan.

8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-34 Repairability Subcommittee
This subcommittee oversees all repair and modification standards activity.

7-31F IPC WHMA-A-620 Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

7-35 Assembly and Joining Handbook Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining the IPC-AJ-820 handbook by incorporating and updating the best parts of IPC-AJ-820, IPC-HDBK-001, IPC-HDBK-610 and other documents.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-31BT IPC-A-610 Training Committee
The IPC-A-610 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-A-610 Certification Program.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

5-22F IPC-HDBK-001 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the handbook that explains accepted industry practices for users of J-STD-001. The handbook details the process techniques, equipment, materials, and process controls needed for the production of acceptable hardware.

7-34T IPC-7711 7721 Training Committee
The IPC-7711/7721 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-7711 7721 Certification Program.

2:00 pm -3:00 pm

5-24C Solder Alloy Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development or revisions and amendments to J-STD-006.

Base Materials
8:00 am - 10:00 am

3-12A Metallic Foil Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-4562

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 10:00 am

5-33B Solder Mask Performance Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-SM-840 Qualification and Performance Specification of Permanent Solder Mask and Flexible Cover Materials and the associated test methods.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-33C Conformal Coating Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-HDBK-830 Guidelines for Design, Selection, and Application of Conformal Coatings.

Process Control
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

7-24B Printed Board Assembly Process Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-9111, Printed Board Assembly Process Handbook. IPC-9111 provides updated problems, process causes and the possible corrective action that may be taken.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

7-24A Printed Board Process Effects Handbook Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-9121, Printed Board Process Effects Handbook. IPC-9121 provides updated problems, causes and possible corrective actions related to printed board manufacturing processes.

Rigid Printed Boards
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

D-31B IPC-2221 and 2222 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development/update of IPC-2221, Generic Standard on Printed Board Design, and IPC-2222, Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards.

Product Reliability
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-32E Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) Task Group
This task group is responsible for the determination of electrochemical migration (ECM) activity within Printed Boards. Surface ECM issues are addressed by the 5-32b SIR and Electrochemical Migration Task Group. The focus of the 5-32e Task Group is exploring Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) growth and other ECM failure mechanisms within the board.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

8-80 Lead Free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council
The Lead-Free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Council is comprised of members representing industry, Government and Academic organizations who have a common interest in managing and mitigating the risks of lead-free electronics assemblies in Aerospace, Defense, and High Performance (ADHP) electronics systems (e.g. Medical, Telecom, Automotive, etc.)

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

2-18A Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management and 2-18B Materials Declaration Task Groups Joint Meeting
The 2-18A task group has the responsibility for developing the format and XML characteristics for material and substance declaration intended to meet European legislation requirements.
The 2-18B task group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1752 materials declaration standard. This standard defines an XML data structure to facilitate the exchange of data regarding the material content of products. This data can be used by the supply chain to assess compliance with product-related regulations such as RoHS and REACH.

Electronic Product Data Description
8:00 am - 9:30 am

2-15F Obsolete and Discontinued Product Task Group
This task group is working jointly with JEDEC and ECIA on J-STD-048, which outlines the standard for announcing product discontinuance throughout the supply chain.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-19B Trusted Supplier Task Group
This task group is developing IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Manufacturer, and Assembler Requirements. This standard will provide minimum requirements, policies and procedures for printed board designers, manufacturers and assemblers to become a trusted manufacturer/designer. Trusted manufacturers, assemblers and designers ensure supply chain management, security, chain of custody and the protection of intellectual property (IP).

High Speed/High Frequency Interconnections
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

D-22 High Speed High Frequency Board Performance Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the development of IPC-6018, Qualification and Performance Specification for High Frequency (Microwave) Printed Boards.

Printed Electronics
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

D-67A and D-67B Acceptability of Additively Manufactured Electronics Specification and Additively Manufactured Electronics Performance Specification Joint Task Group Meeting
D-67A is developing IPC-6911, Acceptability of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME).
D-67B is developing IPC-6905, Qualification and Performance Specification for Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME).

Testing
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

7-12 Microsection Subcommittee
The 7-12 committee is responsible for the maintenance and development of concepts, guidelines, and tutorials for manual and automated microsection preparation (test method 2.1.1) which are used to evaluate the printed board and assembly quality.

Product Assurance
8:00 am - 10:00 am

7-31FS IPC WHMA-A-620 Space and Military Electronic Assemblies Addendum Task Group
The 7-31FS Task Group is responsible for maintaining an addendum to IPC/WHMA-A-620 to enable users to specify a standardized set of acceptance criteria unique to cable and wire harness assemblies used in the rigorous micro-gravity micro-atmosphere high mechanical stress environments associated with space electronic hardware.

10:15 am - 12:00 pm

7-31AT and D-33AT IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Training Joint Task Group Meeting
The IPC-A-600 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-A-610 Certification Program.

The IPC-6012 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC-6012 Certification Program.

7-31K and 7-31H Wire Harness Design and IPC-HDBK-620 Handbook Joint Task Group Meeting
The 7-31K will develop a standard to be used for the design of cable and wire harness assemblies.The 7-31h is responsible for the handbook that explains accepted industry practices for users of IPC/WHMA-A-620. The handbook details the process techniques, equipment, materials, and process controls needed for the production of cable and wire harness assemblies.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

7-34B IPC-7731 Task Group
This task group is responsible for the development and continued updating of IPC-7731.

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

7-31N Manual Magnification Aides Task Group
This task group is responsible for IPC-9904 providing guidelines for manual magnification.

Assembly and Joining
8:00 am - 10:00 am

5-22BT J-STD-001 Training Committee
The IPC J-STD-001 Training Committee provides industry expertise to the development, evaluation, and revision of training materials for the IPC J-STD-001 Certification Program.

5-24B Solder Paste Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining J-STD-005.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

5-24A Flux Specifications Task Group
This task group is responsible for developing and accessing revisions to J-STD-004.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-22AS J-STD-001 Space and Military Electronic Assemblies Task Group
The 5-22AS Task Group is responsible for maintaining an addendum to J-STD-001 to enable users to specify a standardized set of acceptance criteria unique to electronic assemblies used in the rigorous micro-gravity micro-atmosphere high mechanical stress environments associated with space electronic hardware.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

5-24G Polymerics Standard Task Group
This task group is responsible for the management of IPC-5262, Design, Critical Process and Acceptance Requirements for Polymeric Applications.

Base Materials
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

3-11J Metal Based Laminates for Printed Boards
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-4105.

Cleaning and Coating
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

5-33A Conformal Coating Task Group
This task group is responsible for maintaining IPC-CC-830 Qualification and Performance of Electrical Insulating Compound for Printed Wiring Assemblies and the associated test methods.

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

5-33F Potting and Encapsulation Task Group
This task group is responsible for the maintenance of the IPC-HDBK-850 Guidelines for Design, Selection, and Application of Potting Materials and Encapsulation Processes Used for Electronics Printed Circuit Board Assembly.

Process Control
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

7-25 AOI Subcommittee
The 7-25 Subcommittee includes the 7-25A and 7-25B task groups.
The 7-25A task group is developing IPC-9716, Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Printed Board Assemblies.
The 7-25B task group is developing IPC-9712, Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Integrated Chip Substrates.

Printed Board Design Technology
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

1-14 DFX Standards Subcommittee
This subcommittee is developing guidelines for the application of industry standards in DFM (design for manufacturing), DFR (design for reliability) DFA (design for assembly), etc.

Rigid Printed Boards
8:00 am - 10:00 am

D-33-AP Ultra HDI Subcommittee
The D-33-AP Subcommittee is responsible for developing design and fabrication guidelines for printed boards utilizing conductors and spacings below 50 µm and dielectric spacings below 75 µm (defined as Ultra HDI within the Subcommittee) that are manufactured with semi-additive and modified semi-additive processing.

Product Reliability
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

3-11G Corrosion of Metal Finishes Task Group
This Task Group will gather data on corrosion of metals used in electronic assemblies with the intent to establish a long-term predictive test method and model. The conditions of the current 'mixed flowing gas' corrosion resistance test method are unable to predict product life and reproduce failure mechanisms in real world environments. The need for a new or modified test method is also prompted by the increasingly corrosive environments to which electronics are being subjected.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

2-18B Materials Declaration Task Group Joint Task Group and 2-18K Process Chemical Declaration Task Group
The 2-18B task group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1752 materials declaration standard. This standard defines an XML data structure to facilitate the exchange of data regarding the material content of products. This data can be used by the supply chain to assess compliance with product-related regulations such as RoHS and REACH.
The 2-18K group has the responsibility of maintaining the IPC-1754 materials declaration standard for Aerospace and Defense industries.

 

Electronic Product Data Description
8:00 am - 10:00 am 

 

2-16D IPC-2581 Users Task Group
The IPC-2581 Consortium is an independent group working on facilitating the use of IPC-2581 in the industry.

 

10:15 am - 12:00 pm 
2-16 Digital Product Model Exchange (DPMX) Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance and further development of IPC-2581.

 

High Speed/High Frequency Interconnections
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

 

D-23 High Speed High Frequency Base Materials Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for the development/update of IPC-4103.

 

Printed Electronics
8:00 am - 10:00 am

 

D-15 Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee
This Subcommittee is responsible for generating, verifying and revising test methods which relate to all aspects (design, base materials and performance) of the D-10 Flexible Circuits Committee. All changes to existing test methods and additional test methods formulated by the D-15, Flexible Circuits Test Methods Subcommittee will be submitted to the 7-11, Test Methods Subcommittee for inclusion into the IPC-TM-650, Test Methods Manual.

 

Flexible and Rigid-Flex Printed Boards
10:15 am - 12:00 pm

 

D-12 Flexible Circuits Specifications Subcommittee    
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining IPC-6013, Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible and Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards.

 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

 

D-11 Flexible Circuits Design Subcommittee    
This subcommittee is responsible for maintaining IPC-2223, Sectional Design Standard for Flexible and Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards.

 

3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

D-13 Flexible Circuits Design Subcommittee
This subcommittee serves as a forum for the discussion and development of new base materials for use in the manufacture of flexible PWBs. This subcommittee is responsible for the maintenance of flexible circuits base materials standards covering flexible base dielectrics (IPC-4202), adhesive-coated dielectric films (IPC-4203), flexible metal clad dielectrics (IPC-4204) and assembly guidelines for pressure sensitive adhesives (IPC-FC-234).

 

Electronic Packaging Design
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

1-13 Land Pattern Subcommittee
This subcommittee is responsible for land pattern design concepts through the development of IPC-IPC-7352 - Generic Guideline for Land Pattern Design.

 

Packaged Electronic Components
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

 

B-10A Plastic Chip Carrier Cracking Task Group
This task group was formed based on concerns raised at the Surface Mount Council regarding cracking observed in plastic chip components. They developed technical document IPC-SM-786 (Recommended Procedures for Handling of Moisture Sensitive Plastic IC Packages) to address this. Subsequently, they joined with JEDEC to develop replacements for IPC-SM-786 to reflect current technology. J-STD-020A.

Data Generation & Transfer/Documentation
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2-18J Lab Report Declaration Task Group
This task group will develop a standardized lab report format for gathering and communicating information on testing data for chemicals in products. This project will facilitate the exchange of lab reports between supply chain members by having a standardized lab report format and way to exchange the information contained in lab reports. The goal is to have a common format for industry to use and standardize the data so it could be entered into the data stream for easier analysis and transfer between companies within the supply chain.

 

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

 

2-18H Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Task Group
This task group will develop a standard in the IPC 175x family that supports the electronic exchange of data needed by companies complying with regulations and customer requirements for information about conflict minerals contained within a company's products.

CONTACT US

Matt Kelly
CTO & VP of Technology Solutions and Standards
MattKelly@electronics.org 

Chris Jorgensen
Senior Director, Next-Generation Standards 
ChrisJorgensen@electronics.org

Doug Sober
Director, Materials & IEC Engagement
DougSober@electronics.org

Teresa Rowe
Senior Director, Industry Standards
TeresaRowe@electronics.org 

John Perry 
Director, Printed Board Standards & Technology
JohnPerry@electronics.org

Debora Obitz
Manager, Technical Programs
DeboraObitz@electronics.org

Kim DiCianni, CEM
Director Tradeshows & Events
KimDiCianni@electronics.org

Kristin Schueler, CMP 
Director of Meetings and Events
KristinSchueler@electronics.org

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United States

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rose in April, Hitting New High

According to IPC’s April Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, April 2024 marked the third consecutive month of sentiment growth among electronics manufacturers.

When asked if they expected labor costs for hourly workers to rise over the next month, manufacturers in the United States, Mexico, and Europe predicted a five percent increase, while manufacturers in Asia predicted a slightly lower four percent increase.

Approximately 54 percent of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising labor costs, and just over 43 percent are reporting rising material costs. At the same time, ease of recruitment and profit margins are presently declining.

Additional survey data show:

  • The Demand Index slipped 0.23 percent in April, the New Orders Index recorded a two-point decline, and the Shipments Index and Capacity Utilization Index each fell one point.
  • The Cost Index declined to its lowest level despite persistent inflationary pressures. The index remains in expansionary territory but continues to ebb lower.
  • Both the Labor Costs Index and the Material Costs Index declined four points.

IPC Chief Economist and survey author Shawn DuBravac said, “The industry outlook remains strongly positive, though it has slightly softened over the last month due to a more moderate demand forecast. Over the next six months, electronics manufacturers expect labor and material costs to remain relatively stable. Notably, orders, shipments, and capacity utilization are all expected to rise considerably over the next six months.”

Read the full report here.