Electronic designers rely on standards for device interoperability, design reuse, quality, lower product-development costs, and increased competitiveness on a level playing field of global collaboration. (see “Don’t Underestimate the Value of Standards,” Electronic Design). Even non-technical users of electronic goods benefit as well, probably without thinking about it. Unless, for example, in their new computer purchase, they see Wi-Fi specified as conforming to IEEE 802.11. IEEE standards may be the most familiar since there are some 1,300 of them.
Within the area of printed-circuit technology, IPC standards provide comprehensive coverage with more than 300 standards including both electronic design and manufacturing. Click here to see the IPC Standards Tree. IPC.org is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members, who are participants in the electronics industry.