Flexible Circuits, Inc. develops all flexible circuit products around the standards set by the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC), the trade association responsible for standardizing the production requirements for all electronic assemblies. IPC specs cover everything from design to assembly to ensure the final product upholds its integrity and performance in the field. Manufacturing high-quality flexible circuit boards allows us to provide clients with cost-effective and reliable solutions. Learn more about IPC specs below.
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IPC Standards
Official Standards
The following IPC specs are used in conjunction with J-STD-003, IPC-T-50, IPC-9191, RPC-D-325, IPC-QE/CD-605, IPC-AI-642, IPC-SM-782, IPC-™-650, MIL-P-50884, military connector specifications, and more.
IPC-A-600
The IPC-A-600 specs document all externally observable and internally observable conditions that each printed circuit board must meet to qualify. There are three levels of acceptance criteria to represent three levels of quality:
Our goal at Flexible Circuits, Inc. is to produce the highest-quality flexible circuit boards. We always strive to meet target conditions so that you can enjoy unparalleled performance and speed in your application.
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IPC-A-610
Every circuit board manufactured at Flexible Circuits, Inc. must meet the Acceptability Standards outlined in IPC-A-610, which cover flex and rigid-flex specs for:
The IPC specs address all three classes of products: general electronic products (Class 1), dedicated service electronic products (Class 2), and high-performance electronic products (Class 3). Flexible Circuits, Inc. deals primarily with Class 3 flexible circuits.
IPC 6013
The IPC 6013 Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards outlines the criteria for all five printed board types and installation uses. Every flexible circuit board manufactured by our engineers must meet these criteria before it is delivered to the client as a final product.
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Flexible Circuits, Inc. Proudly Holds an AS9100 Aerospace Certification
AS9100 is a standardized quality management system developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries. The companies that are AS9100 certified are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, performance, cost, and delivery when manufacturing aerospace parts, components, and assemblies. AS9100 (RevD) certificate here.
This certificate proves that Flexible Circuits, Inc has the ability and technology to produce top-of-the-line aerospace flexible circuit boards. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our flexible circuit design and manufacturing process to provide aerospace clients with more value and futureproof technology.
Supplier Terms and Conditions
This document contains requirements that are applicable when invoked by Flexible
Circuits, Inc. (herein referred to as FCI) Purchase Orders. Requirements include the mandatory use of these codes for
Supplier Contract Review and Quality Planning activities. Contents shall be reviewed in conjunction with purchase
order flow down. This document is controlled electronically on the Flexible Circuits, Inc website. Paper copies and
downloaded electronic copies are uncontrolled. Supplier shall visit the website to review updates to this document.
Supplier Quality Requirements
Applicability: This document contains requirements that are applicable when invoked by Flexible
Circuits, Inc. Purchase Orders. Requirements include the mandatory use of these codes for Supplier Contract Review
and Quality Planning activities. This document is controlled electronically on the Flexible Circuits, Inc website by
revision. Supplier shall visit the website www.flexiblecircuits.net for the latest revision of these quality requirements
upon receipt of the purchase order.
Customer Terms and Conditions
Applicability: This document contains requirements that are applicable when invoked by Flexible Circuits, Inc. (herein referred to as FCI) Quotes. Contents shall be reviewed in conjunction with any and all Quote note flow downs. This document is controlled electronically on the Flexible Circuits, Inc. website. Paper copies and downloaded electronic copies are uncontrolled. Customer shall visit the website to review updates to this document.
For any other questions about our concurrent engineering and fabrication processes, standardizations, or certifications, contact us today.