Articles and Publications
IPC InTouch Member Article
Krista Crotty wrote an article about the sub-committee she is involved with at IPC. It discusses each sectional under the sub-committee and its happening from the meetings this year. IPC members can login to the IPC webiste to reach the article. If you would like a copy of the article and are not an IPC member, please email Krista.
News Releases
Conflict Minerals Panel at SMTAI
Krista Crotty will be the moderator for a panel on Conflict Minerals at SMTA International on October 18th. The Panel is free to exhibit floor attendees. Come learn how Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act impacts the electronics industry. Panelists include Alan Rae (TPF Enterprises), Beverly Clemmons (TI), Ron Lasky (Indium), and Deborah Albers (Dell).
SMTA/MEPTEC Medical Symposium at ASU
On September 27 and 28, SMTA and MEPTEC hosts their annual Medical Device Symposium, located at Arizona State University in Tempe. The two-day program was very well attended. Speakers from around the world talked to the latest technology, challenges and requirements with the medical device industry.
Interviews
IPC 1750 Series of Standards for Supplier Declaration
Krista Crotty walks us through the series of 1750 reporting standards, where they stand today and what is expected in 2012. Lots of work is being done to move these standards forward.
J-STD-030 up for Review
The J-STD-030 group is focused on updating the standard to include information for today's underfill. Originally a standard for underfill of flip-chip, J-STD-030 is being balloted for including today's uses, such as CSP and BGA underfill.
J-STD-005 up for review
J-STD-005, which covers soldering, is under review. Inputs from industry suppliers and customers are helping to shape this standard to meet the needs of technology.
2012: The Year of the Design
Krista Crotty interviews Craig Hillman of DfR solutions on how companies are doing a more involved design process to reduce the need for build and test. Design software has moved from enterprise to personalized solutions allowing for companies to use what they need; and leave what they don't.
Henkel Talks Sustainability
Brian Toleno of Henkel discusses its focus on sustainability and how it is impacting today's usage of its products. Also, a look at the company's technology moving forward.
CH65B Guidelines for Cleaning PCBs & Assemblies
Krista Crotty interviews Mike Bixenman about the latest release of CH65B Guidelines for cleaning printed circuit boards and assemblies. The committee is continuing to meet on position papers and reviewing the ever-changing materials used in cleaning processes.
White Papers
New White Paper: RoHS Recast: are you ready?
Originally published in the IPC Printed Circuit Expo, APEX & Designer Summit Proceedings.
Since the European Union (EU) first published the Restriction on the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment directive (RoHS) in 2003, the document required updating per the methodologies within the EU’s legislative system. In December 2008, a draft of this review was publically available. Since then, several meetings have taken place and additional updates to the draft are available. There are expected changes, as well as unexpected changes, which are under discussion. In late 2010, the parties involved agreed on the majority of text for the recast. In early 2011, Parliament is expected to take an official vote to adopt the text as law. This paper will discuss these points; the conference presentation will discuss the most recent updates and status.
