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IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies

Description

IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, is the first industry consensus standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. Classes of products are defined and include criteria for Target, Acceptable, Process Indicator and Defect conditions to support the collection of visual quality acceptability requirements for each class.

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

IPC-7721& IPC-7711 Rework, Repair, & Modification of Printed Boards & Electronic Assemblies

Certifying Organization

Global Electronics Association

Type

B - Advanced

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