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IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries

As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.5 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Garden Grove, Calif.; Stockholm, Sweden; and Shanghai, China.

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Weathering an economic downturn A survival plan is worth developing. Read more The keys to success The strength of the standards development process comes from the input of volunteers who work on the drafting committees. Read more		IPC-2152 Standard for Determining Current-Carrying Capacity in Printed Board Design View the show Halogen-free challenges Tim Jensen from Indium Corporation talks about the challenges the industry faces in becoming halogen-free. Listen now

Elasticity Can the elasticity of FR4 rigid printed circuit boards and solder joints (SnPb, SAC) be definite (with value)? IAg-finished circuit boards IAg-finished circuit boards have a recommended shelf or storage life of about one year. But if packaged properly in a hermetically sealed bag with silver saver paper liners, and stored away from sulfates, it is possible to use boards up to five years old.		Although U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 28 years in June, amidst high energy costs and rising joblessness, printed circuit board, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing services continued their upward momentum.

IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX, and the Designers Summits
March 31-April 2, 2009 Las Vegas, Nev.

IPC Midwest Conference and Exhibition
September 20-25, 2008
Schaumburg, IL

2008 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair
December 3-5, 2008
Shenzhen, China.

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Events

IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition
September 20 - 25, 2008 — Schaumburg, IL

HDI Technology Conference: Building the Supply Chain and Infrastructure
October 6 - 8, 2008 — Dallas, Texas

IPCWorks Asia
October 15 - 16, 2008 — Shenzhen, China

IPC Designers Day
October 22, 2008 — Irvine, California

IPC/SMTA High Performance Electronics Assembly Cleaning Symposium
October 28 - 29, 2008 — Rosemont, Illinois

IPC Management Meetings and Executive Market & Technology Forum Conference
October 28 - 30, 2008 — Orlando, Florida

News

September 19, 2008: IPC White Paper Voices Scientific Perspective on Proposed Revisions to RoHS Directive

September 17, 2008: Newly Published IPC Guide to Environmental Megatrends Steers Companies through Environmental Regulations and Issues

September 17, 2008: Janco Electronics Earns IPC Certification for Lead-Free Electronics Assembly Process Capability

September 15, 2008: IPC Midwest Show to Feature Innovative Products

September 11, 2008: Free Forums Offer IPC Midwest Attendees More

September 9, 2008: IPC’s International Test and Inspection Conference to Highlight Cycle Time, Cost Reductions and Improved Time to Market

September 5, 2008: Newly Released IPC J-STD-075 Classifies Worst-Case Thermal Process Limitations for Electronic Components

August 27, 2008: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2008

August 25, 2008: Environmental Sessions at IPC Midwest Help Electronics Companies Prepare for Latest in Green Movement

August 21, 2008: Manufacturability and Maximum Efficiency the Focus of IPC Designers Day

August 13, 2008: Working Assembly Line Featured at IPC Midwest

August 12, 2008: IPC Midwest's Technical Conference and Professional Development Courses Propel Industry Forward

August 8, 2008: Growing HDI Market — IPC Conference to Help North American PCB Companies Raise Competitive Advantage