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July 16, 2026 - Updated
December 1, 2021 - Originally Posted

Question About IPC-6013 Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards



Can anyone explain why there is no Space and Military addendum for IPC-6013, as available for IPC-6012 and IPC-6018, considering that flex and flex-rigid PCBs are used in space and military equipment?

P.O.

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We have been using class 3 for space and military for a very long time and have not seen any issues with flex and rigid flex that requires a separate specification.

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Manfred Maehl has been active in the electronics industry for almost 20 years. His latest assignment is the introduction of Europe's leading reflow oven manufacturer SMT, Wertheim to the North American market.
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