IPC-4592 : 2021

1 SCOPE

This standard establishes the classification system and the qualification and quality conformance requirements for functional dielectric materials used in printed electronics applications. The intended applications include but are not limited to dielectric materials as protective dielectric or insulator/insulation layer(s), capacitive layer(s), crossovers and encapsulant(s) for devices in printed electronics systems.

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide a detailed list of parameters and their characterization methods for the intended application of functional dielectric materials used in printed electronics.

1.2 Classification

IPC standards recognize that electrical and electronic assemblies are subject to classifications by intended end-item use. Three general end-product classes have been established to reflect differences in manufacturability, complexity, functional performance requirements, and verification (inspection/test) frequency. It should be recognized that there may be overlaps of equipment between classes.