The IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard is a widely recognized and authoritative document in the electronics manufacturing industry, specifically focusing on the requirements and acceptance criteria for cable and wire harness assemblies․ Developed collaboratively by the Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) and the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA), this standard serves as a comprehensive guide for ensuring the quality and reliability of cable and wire harness assemblies․

Published in October 2012, the IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard is the result of extensive collaboration between industry experts, manufacturers, and stakeholders․ It provides detailed criteria for materials, methods, and testing procedures to ensure that cable and wire harness assemblies meet industry-accepted standards․ The document is particularly useful for manufacturers, quality control professionals, and engineers involved in the production of wire harnesses and cable assemblies․

One of the key features of the IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard is its focus on acceptability criteria․ This includes visual inspection, performance testing, and documentation requirements for various types of interconnections, such as crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered connections․ The standard also addresses related assembly activities, ensuring that all aspects of cable and wire harness production are covered․

In addition to its core content, the IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard has been updated with Amendment 1, which resolves internal conflicts, aligns criteria with other IPC standards, and corrects editorial errors․ This amendment is designed to be used in conjunction with the original Revision B document, ensuring that users have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information․

The IPC/WHMA-A-620B standard is widely adopted across the electronics manufacturing industry due to its comprehensive approach and industry consensus․ It is supported by 682 full-color pictures and illustrations, many of which are new or updated, providing clear visual guidance for manufacturers․ The standard is available in various formats, including PDF, making it easily accessible for professionals who need to reference it regularly․