The standard covers a wide range of parameters, including conductor spacing, plating thickness, hole size, solder joint appearance, surface finish, cleanliness, and physical damage. IPC-A-600 provides criteria and guidelines for inspecting and accepting the quality of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other types of electronic assemblies, such as wire harnesses and cables. It is a global trade association representing the electronics industry. The standard was developed by the Association of Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC). It is a widely recognized industry standard for evaluating the visual quality of electronic assemblies.
IPC-A-600, also known as the Acceptability of Printed Boards standard.
