IPCA610

IPCA-610 is the Indian edition of the IPC-A-610 standard, published by the Indian Printed Circuits Association (IPCA). It defines the acceptability criteria for printed circuit board assemblies and other electronic assemblies, establishing workmanship requirements for soldering, component placement, mechanical mounting, wiring, and adhesives. The standard covers general requirements, soldering (including surface mount and through-hole processes), cleaning, and inspection, and specifies defect classifications and acceptance criteria across three end-use classes: Class 1 (consumer products), Class 2 (industrial products), and Class 3 (high reliability). It relies on visual inspection and documented criteria that illustrate acceptable and non-acceptable conditions, including common defects such as insufficient or excessive solder, bridging, cold solder joints, tombstoning, missing components, misalignment, and damaged components.

IPCA-610 is used by manufacturers, suppliers, and customers in India for quality assurance, supplier qualification, and contract acceptance. It serves as the basis for inspection procedures, quality control manufacturing practices, and customer audits within Indian electronics manufacturing services and original equipment manufacturers. The standard is periodically revised to reflect advances in technology and to maintain alignment with the international IPC-A-610 framework. When operating in international contexts, organizations may reference IPCA-610 alongside IPC-A-610 or specify a preferred revision to ensure consistent acceptance criteria across regions.