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IPC Class 1 vs Class 2 vs Class 3
08 July 2025
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Based on IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Specifications IPC Class 1 IPC Class 3 IPC Class 3
Product Classification Limited Life Products Dedicated Service Products High-Performance/Harsh Environment Products
Application Examples Consumer Electronics, Toys, Remote Controls Industrial Equipment, Network Servers, Commercial Computing Aerospace, Medical Implants, Military Systems
Performance Requirements Basic functionality during limited lifespan Extended life operation with uninterrupted service Continuous high performance, Zero failure tolerance
Soldering Specifications
Minimum Solder Joint Side-Wall Coverage 50% coverage minimum 75% coverage minimum 100% coverage minimum
Maximum Solder Joint Voids ≤ 30% voiding allowed ≤ 25% voiding allowed ≤ 15% voiding allowed
Solder Joint Minimum Height (Through-Hole) Solder present 75% barrel fill minimum 100% barrel fill minimum
SMT Component Placement Tolerance ±0.5mm ±0.25mm ±0.1mm
PCB & Component Requirements
PCB Layer Registration ±0.2mm ±0.1mm ±0.05mm
Conductor Width Reduction 20% reduction allowed 15% reduction allowed 10% reduction allowed
Component Marking Basic identification Clear identification & traceability Full traceability with date/lot codes
Inspection & Testing Requirements
Inspection Methods Visual inspection at 1.5X Visual inspection at 4X + AOI Visual at 10X + AOI + X-ray + SPI
Environmental Testing Basic temperature cycling Temperature/humidity cycling Full environmental stress screening
Cleanliness Requirements < 1.56 μg/cm² NaCl < 1.0 μg/cm² NaCl < 0.5 μg/cm² NaCl
Quality Control & Documentation
Quality System Requirements Basic QC system ISO 9001 certification AS9100/ISO 13485 certification
Process Control Basic process parameters SPC on critical parameters Advanced SPC with Cpk ≥ 1.33
Documentation Requirements Basic build records Full build & test records Complete traceability documentation
Operator Certification Basic training IPC certification Advanced IPC certification + specialized training
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