

However, the information provided in this Handbook is applicable to Users of any previous version of J-STD-001. The section and paragraph numbers in this Handbook refer and correspond to the section and paragraph numbers in J-STD-001F. 0.2 FORMAT (Using This Handbook) 0.2 FORMAT (Using This Handbook) This Handbook provides guidance on the J-STD-001F requirements. The J-STD-001 and the IPC-HDBK-001 do not exclude any acceptable process used to make the electrical connections, as long as the methods used will produce completed solder joints conforming to the acceptability requirements of the Standard.

The intent of the Handbook is to explain the “how-to”, the “why”, and fundamentals for these processes, in addition to implementing control over processes rather than depending on end-item inspection to determine product quality. 0.1.2 Purpose The Handbook describes materials, methods, and verification criteria that, when applied as recommended or required, will produce quality soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. The target user of this Handbook is a process or manufacturing engineer. In addition, other supporting information is provided to give a broader understanding of the process considerations needed for the production of acceptable hardware. The intent of this Handbook is to capture “how and why” information and give more background for the specification limits and how they were derived. Although this Handbook uses mandatory terminology (e.g., shall, must, etc.), nothing within this Handbook is considered mandatory unless this document is specified as a mandatory requirement in the contract documentation. Users are encouraged to reference those documents to better understand the applicable subject areas.

Additional detailed information can be found in documents referenced within the Standard (and this Handbook). IPC-HDBK-001F Final Industry Review_April 2015 0.1 GENERAL 0.1.1 Scope This Handbook is a companion reference to the J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and is intended to provide supporting information. IPC-HDBK-001F Handbook and Guide to Supplement J-STD-001 FINAL INDUSTRY REVIEW April 2015
