What are the most important IPC standards for new PCB designers?

[matrixofdynamism]

The IPC standards cover all aspects of PCB design and manufacture. However, a lot of the standards do not directly matter to the person doing schematic capture and PCB design.

As of 2023, which IPC standards are the most important or relevant that a new PCB design engineer must read and familiarize themself with?

 

[marce]

2221-6
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7351

--- Updated Apr 12, 2023 ---

CID courses are a good start for learning standards, I have done CID and CID++.

 

[senilicus]

My two cents;

• IPC-2221, Generic Standard on Printed Board Design
• IPC-4101, Specification for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Boards
• IPC-7251, Generic Requirements for Through-Hole Design and Land Pattern Standard
• IPC-7351, General Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard
• IPC-D-325, Documentation Requirements for Printed Boards, Assemblies and Support Drawings
• IPC-D-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

 

[marce]

Just for reference the C-1000 IPC list, basically all the relevant specs, may need up-dating but it does give a list to get numbers from.

 

[tepalia02]

The IPC standards cover all aspects of PCB design and manufacture. However, a lot of the standards do not directly matter to the person doing schematic capture and PCB design.

As of 2023, which IPC standards are the most important or relevant that a new PCB design engineer must read and familiarize themself with?

Here are some common IPC standards for PCB:

Common IPC standards for PCB - PCB Basic Information - PCBway

1) IPC-ESD-2020The joint standard for the development of electrostatic discharge control programs. Includes the design, establishment, implementation, and maintenance necessary for electrostatic disch...

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It is important for PCB design engineers to be familiar with these standards to ensure that their designs meet industry standards and are manufacturable. Additionally, following these standards can help ensure that the final product is reliable, performs as expected, and is cost-effective.

 

[matrixofdynamism]

I believe that we must pay to be able to access these, is that correct?