IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries
Scope
This document provides information on land pattern geometries used for the surface attachment of electronic components. The intent of the information presented herein is to provide the appropriate size@ shape and tolerance of surface mount land patterns to insure sufficient area for the appropriate solder fillet@ and also to allow for inspection and testing of those solder joints. Purpose Although@ in many instances@ the land pattern geometries can be slightly different based on the type of soldering used to attach the electronic part@ wherever possible@ land patterns are defined in such a manner that they are transparent to the attachment process being used. Designers should be able to use the information contained herein to establish standard configurations not only for manual designs but also for computer aided design systems. Whether parts are mounted on one or both sides of the board@ subjected to wave@ reflow@ or other type of soldering@ the land pattern and part dimensions should be optimized to insure proper solder joint and inspection criteria. Although patterns are standardized@ since they are a part of the printed board circuitry geometry@ they are subject to the producibility levels and tolerances associated with plating@ etching@ or other conditions. The producibility aspects also pertain to the use of solder mask and the registration required between the solder mask and the conductor patterns. (See paragraph 1.2.2).