IPC-1602 - Revision A

The industry's sole standard on the handling, packaging and storage of printed boards. The requirements in this document are intended to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation, ESD and moisture uptake. Consideration is given to packaging material types and methods, production environment, handling and transport of product, and establishing baking profiles for moisture removal. This document addresses the impact of baking on printed board solderability, moisture concerns for etched cores and composites, dry packaging requirements including moisture barrier bags (MBBs), desiccant material and HIC cards, test coupons for evaluating relative moisture absorption and guidance for floor life and rework by baking. Supersedes IPC-1602.