PCB Quality Assurance – IPC Standards Compliance
PCB Quality Assurance Advantage
Complete Inspection
Comprehensive quality inspection at every manufacturing stage from incoming materials to final packaging.
Advanced Equipment
State-of-the-art AOI, flying probe testers, and metallurgical microscopes for thorough quality verification.
Certified Quality
IPC-certified inspectors and ISO-certified quality management system for consistent, documented quality.
IPC Standards Compliance
IPC Class 2
General Electronic Products – Standard commercial applications with normal service life expectations.
IPC Class 3
Dedicated Service Electronic Products – High-reliability applications including medical, automotive, and aerospace.
Quality Inspection Processes
Incoming Inspection
Incoming material inspection to verify base material properties, copper thickness, and solder mask quality.
In-Process Inspection
Visual inspection at each manufacturing stage to catch and correct issues early.
AOI Inspection
100% Automated Optical Inspection for defects, line width violations, and shorts/opens.
Electrical Test
100% flying probe testing for opens and shorts with 4-wire resistance measurement available.
PCB Quality Testing Equipment
| Test Type | Equipment | Capability |
| Electrical Test | Flying Probe Testers | 100% open/short, 4-wire resistance |
| AOI | Automated Optical Inspection | Line width, spacing, solder defects |
| Microsection | Metallurgical Microscope | Plating thickness, via integrity |
| Visual | IPC-certified Inspectors | IPC-A-600 Class 2/3 |
| Thermal | Thermal Stress Chamber | IPC-TM-650 compliant |
Quality Documentation
Quality Reports Available
- Certificate of Conformance (C of C)
- First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
- Material certificates (traceability)
- Electrical test data (100% test records)
Quality Standard Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- IPC-A-600 Class 2/3
- IPC-6012 Class 2/3
- IATF 16949 (automotive)
PCB Quality FAQ
What IPC class does my board need?
IPC Class 2 is suitable for most commercial applications. IPC Class 3 is required for high-reliability applications like medical devices, automotive safety systems, and aerospace electronics where failure could be critical.
Do you provide first article inspection reports?
Yes, we can provide First Article Inspection (FAI) reports including visual inspection data, electrical test results, and microsection photos upon request.
PCB Quality Solutions
Read our technical articles about PCB quality standards and inspection methodologies.