Upuuteg Aug2012

IPC/WHMA-A-620B Comment Resolution Following August 2012 Ballot
This report is divided into multiple tables:

Table 1 - Actions For Publication (1-2)
Table 2 - Resolved Ballot Comments That Effected Criteria (3-11)
Table 3 - Ballot Comments Deferred to Next Revision or Other Committees (12-32)
Table 4 - Resolved Ballot Comments with Editorial or Changes That Did Not Significantly Affect Criteria (33-108)
Table 5 - All Comments Resolved At Previous Meetings (109-492)
Table 6 - Comments Deferred to Hdbk-620 or Other Task Groups (from previous meetings) (493-500)
TABLE 1 - ACTIONS FOR PUBLICATION
Source
NASA MSFC
Engineering
NASA MSFC
Engineering
Ref.
4.3
1.
15.2.1.4
2.
Recommendation
lead free symbol should be bigger with better resolution
Reason for Recommendation

The Pb in the symbol is barely legible and may cause
confusion.
Propose new:
Shield termination Shield Jumper Wire Common Ground
Point
Resolution
STAFF ACTION 7 Apr 10
Will be enlarged at
publication
Criteria accepted.
ACTION: Garry McGuire,
Marshall SFC to provide
pix <Feb2012>
Requirements for shield jumper wires spliced to a common point

ground shall [D1D2D3] be the same as the splice requirements
documented in 8.1 or 8.2 for the type of splice called out, e.g., lap.
TABLE 2 - RESOLVED BALLOT COMMENTS THAT EFFECT REQUIREMENTS

Source
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
Ref.
1.10
3.
Randy McNutt,
NGC
8.2.3
4.
Recommendation
Define Flowdown, why is this important? Delete section
Revise:
These criteria apply to crimped end lap splices formed in a
machined contact (see Figure 8-56). When attaching multiple
wires to a terminal the combined circular mil area of the wires
shall [D1D2D3] comply with the circular mil area range for the
terminal.
5.3.4 provides criteria for wire barrel crimp
5.3.5 provides criteria for CMA buildup.

Resolution
I have no idea what this section is communicating; it really This is important for
is confusing as to its intent.
subcontracting. Dave
Scidmore will contact Bob
to help with
understanding.<Aug2012>
Accepted with
modification<Aug2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
1st Working Draft January 2002
16.3 provides criteria for shrink sleeving.
Target Class 1,2,3
Less than 50% overall wire diameter clearance between the

insulation and contact barrel.
Conductors bottomed in the contact.
Conductor strands fill the inspection window.
Crimp indent is centered between the inspection window and

the wire entry end of the barrel.
Crimp indents around the contact barrel are evenly spaced

and of equal depth.
Contact has no visible fractures, cracks, or exposed base

metal in crimp barrel area.
Machined contact pin cut end does not have sharp edges.
Acceptable Class 1,2,3
When using insulating shrink sleeving it is less than 2 wire

group diameters beyond the cut end and is sealed.
When using insulation shrink sleeving it is greater than 2 wire

group diameters beyond the cut end.
Machined contact pin cut end is insulated with shrink

sleeving or cap.
Machined contact is not cracked after cutting off pin.

Acceptable Class 1
Process Indicator Class 2
Defect Class 3
End splice insulating shrink sleeving or cap overlaps the wire

less than 1 diameter of the wire group.
End splice insulating shrink sleeving or cap is not sealed

when it is less than 2 wire group diameters beyond the cut
end.
Defect Class 1,2,3
Machine contact pin is not cut.
Machine contact is cracked after cutting off pin.
Randy McNutt,
NGC
9.5.2
5.
Defect Class 2,3

Insulation is greater than 2 wire diameters from the end of the
contact barrel.
Add Note to read as follows;
This criterion applies only to connectors with unwired contacts
inserted.
If installed as shown in cavities without a contact the

sealing plug can be inserted to a depth that will cause the
plug head to be retained by the contact retention fingers.
At that point they are non-removable and the connector is
scrap. These instructions will lead to a failure mode.
Accepted with
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Barry Morris,
ART
Table 13-1 6.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
13.10.3
Add in strand damage criteria for 1 (single strand)
This has been added to table 3-1 (allowable strand

damage). Coaxial cable can have a single (solid) centre
conductor. Therefore the table should show maximum
allowable damage for this.
A123 delete 3rd bullet
Adds no value, the surface gets trimmed to the face of the
connector. If the statement is left as is we need to reference
Trim area offset does not exceed 10% of the cable diameter
Figure 13-3 for understanding.
(D) beyond the perpendicular angle to the center conductor.
Replace Table 14-1 Minimum Bend Radius Requirements with
Table 14-1 does cover bend radius requirements for many
IPC-A-610E, Table 4-1 Minimum Bend Radius Requirements, but of our wires and cables.
delete Cable Type: Coaxial Cable line as this is covered below in
Coaxial Fixed and Flexible Cables.
Add criteria for Flat ribbon, CAT5, Fibre optic etc. (replace table The table 4-1 in A-610E shows a far more comprehensive
14-1 with table 4-1 from IPC-A-610E)
range of cable, many of these are more common in cable
harness assemblies. Therefore is suggest using the table
from A-610E.
Defect 123 adjacent to figure 14-34, delete the last (3rd) bullet
Makes more sense if we reference the exposed conductor.
Change 3rd bullet to read:
Any exposed part of the conductor

D123 Delete 3rd bullet
Makes more sense if we reference the exposed conductor.
Change 3rd bullet to read:
Any exposed part of the conductor
7.
Stephen Fribbins, 14.3.2

Fribbins Training
Services
8.
Barry Morris,
ART
14.3.2
9.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
14.3.4.1
10.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
14.3.4.2
11.
Accepted<Aug2012>
Added reference( See

Figure 13-3)<Aug2012>
Accepted with modification
<Aug2012>
<Aug2012>
Accepted with
Accepted with
TABLE 3 - BALLOT COMMENTS DEFERRED TO NEXT REVISION OR OTHER COMMITTEES

Source
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
Ref.
1.1
4.6
#
12.
Recommendation
Add a statement to indicate that requirements apply to stand alone
cables, cables installed or assembled inside chassis, subassemblies, systems or anywhere similar characteristics exist.
Suggest adding after the first sentence. However, where similar

characteristics exist (e.g., chassis, drawer or enclosure), this
document provides product acceptance criteria.
Resolve blue highlighted inconsistency
Defect Class 2,3
Insulation sleeving overlaps the wire insulation by less than 2 wire
diameters (B).
add clarifying note 4.0: Where sleeving is used to provide strain
relief the overlap shall (Defect 1,2,3) be 2 wire diameters (where
sleeving is used to provide insulation protection and the wires are
not subject to strain the overlap shall (Defect 1,2,3) be minimum 1
wire diameter.)
Define why section 4 and section 8 sleeving overlap conditions are
different.
Resolution
The committee did not
agree to expand the scope
of this standard. Box build
requirements should be
deferred to IPC-A-630.
<Aug2012>
Defer to Rev C.
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
Chad Gyorke,
DRS-c3a
4.8.2.4
13.
Add to the end of the 2nd and 3rd bullets not shown
5.1.1
14.
As an IPC/WHMA CIT I often get asked questions from the

engineer and quality groups at my facility, here is a question that I
could use some help answering. The insulation crimp tabs on this
particular Molex crimp overlap. The conductor crimp is to the
book. The contact passes pull testing and the crimper we used was
made by the contact manufacturer. Would you deem this contact
acceptable for a class 3 product?
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
Examples of side route defects are not shown.

No examples were provided by committee members;
620A is mute regarding insulation crimp tabs overlapping
Defer to Rev C.
Statement added to
introduction <Sep2010>
<Sep2010 picture resolution
and focus is not good
enough; request committee
member to provide an
alternate pix>
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
5.2.2
15.
Need better picture (fig 5-36)
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
5.5
16.
5.5 Shrink Sleeving Wire support Crimped/Soldered Terminals

Section applies to both crimped and soldered terminals. Sleeving may be used to cover crimped or
soldered termination for stress relief or electrical isolation. The heating processes used to shrink the
sleeving insulation shall not damage the crimped device, wire, sleeving adjacent components, nor
reflow the solder connection.
Nothing received; deferred

to future revision
<Jun2012>
ACTION: Bob Grenke,
Molex, to see if they can
provide better
pix.<June2011>
Nothing received; deferred
to future revision
<Jun2012>
New criteria
recommendation. Defer to
Revision C.
Target
Sleeving extends past the brush but does not extend into the mating area of the terminal.
Sleeving extends onto the wire insulation 4 wire diameters.
Sleeving is tight on the crimped device and the wire.

Acceptable
Sleeving is tight on the crimped device, but not on the wire.
Sleeving is flush the end of the brush.
Sleeving extends onto the wire insulation a minimum of 2 wire diameters.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
8.2.2
17.
Defect
Sleeving extends into the mating area of the crimped device.
Sleeving is damaged e.g., Split, cracked or charred.
Sleeving is loose on the crimped device
Insulation extends less than 2 wire diameters onto the wire insulation.
Add an introductory paragraph stating that the color code
Clarification (2012>
identifies the (AWG) wire range of the splice.
Defer to handbook
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
9.2.1
18.
Target 123, Delete the third bullet and add the following note:
NOTE: Clamps must be tightened to fully collapse the split lock
washers and secure the jacket, wires or bundle but need not be
fully closed (touching).
This section should be rewritten but deferred to the rev C.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
9.3
19.
9.3.2
20.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
12.6.2
21.
There can be space between the inner surfaces of the

clamps and the connector backshell ears/tongs on both
sides. Clarifies the criteria
Defer to Rev C<Aug2012>
By default of the section title this section addresses the

bonding of both boots and bonded sleeving junctions.
in the Defect 123, adjacent to Figure 9-33, 34, 6th bullet we have
the following statement : Adhesive is excessive and flowed
beyond the boundaries of the joint. How would you explain what
is meant by the boundaries of the joint ?
I think the criteria thats located in 620, 12.6.2 is ok for cables/harness bundles, but for a single wire
where the marker sleeve is the smallest size available and the recovered (shrunk) inside diameter is
larger than the wire and there is no other option due to the wire gauge then we need an option to allow
this condition to be acceptable. If the marker is captivated between points and there is no way the
marker can escape, as shown in the picture (E1). Im referring to the marker that is captivated between
two points. In this case between the crimped lug and the point of break out from a wire bundle or any
two points (A & B). The other marker (E2) should be a defect because it slides freely and is not
captivated between points, and come will come off.
Defer to Rev C
In 12.6.2, Acceptable Class 1,2,3, if the text (no sliding) was removed It would help. Because of the no
sliding many of the inspectors try and see if the marker will slide if they can move it they fail it. I dont
think it adds a lot to the statement. Then the condition above would be acceptable and could even meet
the target of being completely shrunk and secure (between point A and B). In the Defect Class 1,2,3
should just state Marker sleeve not secure.
######
The target and the acceptable should be reversed. Leaving no sliding in the acceptable makes the
acceptable more restrictive than the target. There should be some relief in the acceptable. If the marking
can move more than 12 inches from the end that it references, then we are covered and the criteria for
Location and Ordination (12.4) would apply (marker not located properly). Leaving the document as is,
creates a problem that is easily resolved. This would apply to a bundle of wires as long as the marker is
secure between points that restrict its movement and is located within 12 inches of the end it references.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
13.5
22.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
13.6
23.
There is currently not a defect for sliding. The defect statement is The marker sleeve is not
sufficiently shrunk to remain secure, so since there isnt a defect for sliding I could apply 1.12.7
Conditions not Specified, and accept the marker that moves but is secure.
Change the Target 123 to read the same as the first bullet of Target Consistency between sections increase ease of use. Allows Defer to Rev C<Aug2012>
123, section 4.8.3.1
inspection to become more precise and accurate.
Lead extends through the slot and is visible on the exit side.
Make the two sections the same where its possible to do so.
T 123 delete statement and use the target statement of 4.8.3.2
The title of the page is Coaxial Connector Center
Solder forms a fillet with that portion of the lead that is in contact Conductor Solder so this section should reflect solder
with the terminal.
criteria not wire placement that was addressed in 13.5
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
13.6
24.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
13.6
25.
Garry Maguire,
MSFC
13.12.2
26.
A123 Delete Bullet and replace with 4.8.3.2, A123 bullets

Conductor Solder so this section should reflect solder
Solder Fills The Terminal Slot.

Lead or wire end is discernible in the solder on the exit side

of the terminal
Add a defect 123 as in 4.8.3.2
Fillet not formed with 100% of the portion of the wire that is Conductor Solder so this section should reflect solder
in contact with the terminal.
Lead end not visible in solder on exit side of terminal.

Modify figure as showing in post-ballot draft
Target Class 1,2,3
Wire, insulation, or solder does not extend above the ring shoulder (A).
Conductor (B) wrap equals or exceeds 180 degrees.
Conductor wrap is in contact with the surface to be soldered for the entire wrap.
Continuous solder fillet for the entire length of the conductor wrap.
Mating surfaces free of solder.

Acceptable Class 1,2
Solder is present on the surface of the ring but does not prevent assembly of the connecter.
Conductor wrap is less than 180 degrees but more than 90 degrees.
Conductor wrap of 180 degrees (or more) has solder fillet for 75% of the length of the conductor wrap.
Conductor wrap of less than 180 degrees has solder fillet for the complete length of the wrap.
Acceptable Class 1
Defect Class 3
Conductor does not contact the surface to be soldered for the entire wrap length.
The ring (A) has a thin film of solder on the outside surface.
With conductor wrap of less than 180 degrees the solder fillet of conductor wrap less than 100% of the
length of the conductor wrap.
With conductor wrap of 180 degrees or more the solder fillet of conductor wrap is less than 75% of the
length of the wrap.
Defect Class 1,2,3
Solder on any mating surface.
Solder on any surface that prevents assembly of the connector.
Wire, insulation, or solder, extends above the ring profile.
Insulation is melted or charred (not shown).
Wire wrap less than 90 degrees.
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
14.3.5
27.
I think there are a couple of problems where we have similar criteria such as:
--In 620A, clause 14.3.5 adjacent to Figure 14-34, A1, P2, D3, its a Defect Class 3, if there is a
wrap/strap placed over splices or solder ferrules (same in the draft).
--In the Ballet Draft we added in clause 9.2.1, a new picture, Figure 9-14 (from L-3)and a new
bullet in the Defect Class 123, that states that its a defect to have a splice or ferrule located under a
strain relief clamp.
Defer to Rev C
Both of these conflict with 15.2.1.1, where we have a note that states Shield terminations may be
located under the strain relief clamps as long as protection is provided under the clamp, i.e., tape,
sleeving or grommet.
Shield terminations is pretty broad and covers any type termination. I think this is why we went
ahead and added into WS-003, 3.9.2 (Internal document), Splice or ferrule under the strain relief
is a Defect.
Fribbins Training
Services
28.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
29.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
19.7.2.1
13.12.2
30.
Both situations could cause the same results i.e., shorting, damaged insulation, cold flow etc..
Change Sealant to adhesive lined or adhesive as appropriate
In Australia and Asia we typically use the terms Adhesive
throughout this section:
Lined as in the Boots and Sleeving section. If this is not
changed I am not too concerned.
Sleeving/Shrink Tubing Sealant Adhesive Lined
John and I got together and looked at Table 19-12, and looked at the tables that were originally
used, MIL-T-7928 and MIL-C-390290 and the original tables are different for those wire gauges
(Table 19-12 matches). One of the tables didnt address 18 AWG and that is why we have NE in
those columns. John can shed more light than I.
Something else--In all instances the Silver machined column matches the stamped contact column
after 16 gauge, except the 8 gauge row. There the machined is 220, and the stamped is 225. Is this
correct or possibly a typo?
Recommended content and pix are at the end of this comment list.
Defer to Rev C
Defer to Rev C

Marshall SFC to do
editorial review and provide
to IPC <Feb2012>
Deferred to Rev
C<Aug2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
TABLE 4 - RESOLVED BALLOT COMMENTS WITH EDITORIAL OR OTHER CHANGES THAT DID NOT
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT CRITERIA
Source
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
Ref.
all
31.
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
1.7
32.
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
1.9
33.
Dan Foster,
MDA
1.13.2
34.
Dan Foster,
MDA
1.15.4
35.
Dan Foster,
MDA
1.15.5
36.
Dan Foster,
1.17.1
MDA
Doug Holand,
3
Ultrax Aerospace
37.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
3.2
39.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
3.4
40.
38.
Recommendation
User, Supplier and Manufacturer are defines nouns I would like to Editorial: End-user is either redundant to the defined term
see them capitalized throughout the document.
or would point to the individual or entity putting the device
(1.15, 8.0)
into service.
In some cases we see end-user or end user, where this occurs we
would like to see it either replaced by User or define end-user
1.7 Terms And Definitions Terms are consistent with the definitions provided by IPC-T-50. For the Reflects reality
understanding of this document, selected definitions pertaining specifically to cable and wire
harness manufacturing are listed below and in Appendix A.
Editorial note: Change to are listed below, at the beginning of each section or in Appendix A.
The user (customer) has the opportunity to specify alternate
Editorial: for consistency
acceptance criteria.
Capitalize User, Supplier, Manufacturer where used as a defined
term would eliminate the need to add (customer) to the text.
The first two paragraphs conflict with the third
Resolution
IPC staff - made upper case
chapter 1, will scrub all
chapters before publication.
<Aug2012>
Editorial, <Aug2012>
Editorial, deleted word
Conflict within the document. The first two paragraphs

Conflict removed; changed
state you do not have to calibrate class one products but the to N1D2D3<Aug2012>
third paragraph says you have to have documented
calibrated systems for all classes.
The manufacturer shall [N1D2D3] document and disposition each Conflict between the two documents
It will remain as N1D2D3;
defect. This conflicts with 001E 1.5.1
the committee
acknowledges that it is
different than J001 but these
are separate and stand-alone
documents.<Aug20120>
User concurrence shall [N1D2D3] be required for use-as-is and This conflicts with 001E 12.2 for class two
It will remain as N1N2D3
shall [N1N2D3] be required for repair dispositions.
J001F draft is N1D2D3
for repair concurrence
<Aug2012>
Sampling Manufacturers shall [N1D2D3] define a sampling
conflicts with 001 11.2.3 class 2
No change<Aug2012>
inspection program as part of a documented process control plan. J001F draft is N1P2D3
Add a table for allowable strand damage to the shield braid on a
Not need; chapter 15
twisted pair. Existing Table 13-1 is specific to coaxial cables and
Shielding sets the strand
cant be applied to simple twisted pair with shield.
damage of Table 13-1 as
requirements for this
shielding.<Aug2012>
Adjacent to Figure 3-2, A123, 3rd bullet, delete There are
Adds no value to the statement. Statement should just say Editorial, changed
Attached burrs that will not be dislodged during process
or operation.
The word pigtails is used should define what is meant by the
Better understanding difficult to explain and there isnt a
The word was
term.
definition in the appendix or IPC-T-50.
deleted<Aug2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
41.
Third paragraph Change the word sleeves to devices
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
4.3
42.
The solder connection wetting angle (solder to lead and
4.4
43.
Bob Potysman,
Assembletronics
4.6
44.
Barry Morris,
ART
4.8
45.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
4.8.1.1
46.
Barry Morris,
ART
Barry Morris,
ART
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
4.8.2.2
47.
4.8.2.2
48.
4.8.3.1
49.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
4.8.3.1
Consistency throughout the document. Title of clause

8.1.5 is Heat Shrinkable Solder Devices.
It makes it difficult for those folks that English is a second
language to use two different words for the same thing.
Wrong brackets used.
Editorial, changed
fixed
solder to terminal) shall not [D1D2D3] exceed 90

Don't delete: Limited solder wicking during tinning or soldering of This is acceptability statement
Committee did not accept;
wire is permissible as long as the solder does not extend to a
this is covered
portion of the wire that is required to remain flexible.
elsewhere<Aug2012>
change Defect Class 2,3 to Defect Class 1,2,3
DLF has a few comments without recommendations
D1,2,3 changed Feb 2012
Resolve DLF comment to match 8.1.1 and 8.1.4.1 and 610
where sleeving over solder joint has been specified
All DLF comments are
resolved
The reference to additional stress relief criteria shown on the last
fixed
line on this page is incorrect 6.2.7 should be 6.2.8 and 15.3.3
should be 15.3.3
Wrong figure referenced.
fixed
Note 1: A wire that is wrapped more than 360 and
remains in contact with the terminal post is considered an

overwrap or spiral wrap (see Figure 4-18-A).
fixed
50.
Note 1 below the table references figure 6-18-A, it should be 4-18A

The fourth bullet for the target condition references figure 4-26 it
should be figure 4-32
Figure 4-41 Defect 123, change statement to read the inverse of
A123 adjacent to Figure 4-43, states that the minimum
acceptable 123: Lead or wire end not discernible on the exit side
requirement is that: the lead or wire is discernible on the
of the terminal
exit side of terminal. This creates a conflict because the
defect infers flush is acceptable which conflicts with the
acceptable statement. Flush may not be discernible.
Combine the two Defect 123, adjacent to Figure 4-44.
Both statements are a defect all three classes.
4.8.4.1
51.
In Table 4-5, bottom row add nonadjacent after two
Changed to non-common
Stephen Fribbins, 4.8.4.1

Fribbins Training
Services
52.
Stephen Fribbins, 4.8.4.1

Fribbins Training
Services
53.
Change to:
Acceptable - Class 1
Defect - Class 2,3
Wire does not contact 2 nonadjacent sides of the terminal

when wire wrap is less than 900.
Add in:
Acceptable - Class 2,3
Wire wrap equal to or greater than 90 or wire contacts two

sides of the terminal.
Consistency, should be and contact two nonadjacent

sides of the terminal.
It makes it difficult for those folks that English is a second
Defect - Class 2,3
Wire does not contact 2 nonadjacent sides of the
terminal when wire wrap is less than 900 is not consistent
with Table 4-5
No A2 A3, although shown in Table 4-5
fixed
If it cannot be discerned as
flush it would not be
acceptable.
Editorial, completed
Accepted with
Accepted with
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
4.8.4.1
54.
In the Target 123, second bullet change the word opposite to

nonadjacent .
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
4.8.7
55.
56.
In Defect 123, adjacent to Figure 4-70

Add (A) after any 2 terminals (A)
The seventh paragraph needs further explanation of what is meant
by support filler.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
57.
In the 12th paragraph delete As an exception from the first

paragraph, Then move the paragraph above paragraph 10.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
5.1.2
58.
Add key to picture
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
5.1.3
59.
These criteria apply to stamped and formed contact with
David McCary
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
5.1.5
5.3.5
60.
61.
5.3.5
62.
Consistency in the document. . It makes it difficult for

those folks that English is a second language to use two
different words for the same thing.
There is a key A in Figure 4-70, that is not referenced in
the text.
This needs to be explained so that all users understand
what is meant.
Accepted with
The arrows are referenced
in the bullet.
Is this the addition of heat shrink applied to a wire in the

area of the insulation support tabs on a stamped and
formed, open barrel terminal to increase its size in order to
meet acceptance criteria?
There is no exception. Rearranging the paragraphs makes a The exception is to the
better flow.
clause above this statement
requiring use of the terminal
mfrs documented tooling.
Reference is made to D and C in the text but not
Deleted "D" and "C" from
included in the illustration.
bullets; the words
adequately convey the
intent.
Missing parentheses.
fixed
insulation support (see Figure 5-14) or without (see Figure

5-15).
And 5.2.2, duplicate pictures with different criteria
Figure 5-69 A123, 3rd bullet add to the end and does not violate
electrical clearance
Add an introduction that states: When CMA build-up is required
by engineering documentation, the criteria of this section apply.
When CMA build-up is required `it may be achieved by using one
of the following methods:
The conductor folded or bent back to achieve the correct

CMA.
The conductor area is increased by the use of bare (noninsulated) filler conductors as required to achieve the correct
CMA build-up.
A combination of both the foldback and the filler method are

used to achieve the correct CMA buildup.
Special CMA Adaptor Bushings are used when called out

on the assembly documentation. (Use of these adaptors will
usually require special additional insulating coverage
requirements.)
Strands one wire diameter in length beyond the contact in

some instances may violate electrical clearance.
Its an engineering function to determine the appropriate
wire gauge and method of CMA build-up. This is not an
operator function and we shouldnt infer that it is. Most of
the Target Information is how too design and should be
deleted. If engineering determines that a foldback and a
cretin gauge filler wire is required or if only a filler wire is
required, it should be listed as a note on the engineering
drawing.
Maybe this should be located at the beginning of Section 5
and reworded so that it can apply anytime CMA build-up is
required.
Or create a new section and move all CMA build-up
material for both Stamped and Formed and Machined
Contacts into one section.
Delete everything in the Target but the last bullet.
10
Fixed in ballot
The Defect bullet
adequately covers this
"how to" should be deferred
tot he handbook
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
5.4
63.
Add an introduction:
Add usage information.
These ferrules are intended to terminate stranded wire for insertion
into terminal blocks and are available insulated and non-insulated.
Barry Morris,
ART
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
5.4
64.
6.2.1
65.
6.2.1
66.
The figure below 5-74 is shown as figure 5-5, it should be figure

5-75
First paragraph replace the word connector with the word
contact
Add a key to Figure 6-20 to identify the side beams.

Fribbins Training
Services
67.
Change:
These two dot points in 6.2.6 are inconsistent:

Wire extends at least 50% of the distance
between the contact edge and the back wall of
the connector.
To:
Length (L) of the wire past the electrical (second) contact is
equal or greater than 50% overall wire diameter.
Acceptable - Class 1,2,3

Wire extends at least 50% of the distance between the
contact edge and the back wall of the connector.
Change the Target to:

The wire ends are from flush to less than 0.5 mm [0.02 in] past the
termination plate (1).
Figure 6-46 After Wire recessed add (not visible in the free
space past the cover plate).
Add a defect 123 Terminals do not meet connector manufactures
crimp height specification.
Clarity and readability
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
6.2.9
68.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
6.2.9
69.
6.2.10
70.
What is shown in Figure 6-20 is a discrete contact not a

connector.
The side beams are referenced in the Defect 12, Figure 634, but not in the main figure where all other parts of the
contact are identified.
Defect - Class 1,2,3

Length (L) of the wire past the electrical (second)
contact is less than 50% overall wire diameter.
Clarification
The inverse of the acceptable 2nd bullet should be a defect
for all classes.
11
Editorial, added the first

part of the sentence; did not
add info about the different
kinds of ferrules that are
available.
fixed
Editorial, changed
The side beams are
adequately identified the
only place they are
mentioned.
A1,2,3 is stating the
desirable condition but it
doesn't become a defect
unless the condition is as
stated in the defect. The
50% distance to the back
wall can vary but the
concern is that the wire
extension through the
electrical (back) slot is at
least 50% D.
Not accepted<Aug2012>
Accepted with
modification<Aug2012)
Committee determined this
is not needed because the
last defect bullet covers the
requirement<Aug2012)
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
6.2.10
71.
Add the key number in the criteria statements i.e.,

Target - Class 1,2,3
All wires are bottomed in connector and visible through the
front of the connector.
The primary strain relief (4)is crimped tightly against the cable
jacket.
The cable jacket extends past the point of the strain relief (4).
For connector without a loading bar (1), the secondary strain
Relief (3) is crimped so that it is in contact with the insulation.
The terminals (5) are crimped so that no parts of the terminals (5) are above the plane created by
the top of the plastic dividers between the Terminals (5).
Easier to relate to the

illustration when the keys
are used in the text.
Editorial; most changes

made. A feature is only
referenced to a key number
the first time it appears in
this clause.

Wires are not bottomed but all are within 0.5 mm [0.02 in] (2)
or less of the end wall and all are inserted at least past the
terminal (5).
Terminals meet the connector manufacturers crimp height
specification.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
6.2.10
8.1.4
72.
73.

The primary strain relief (4) is not in tight contact against the
cable jacket or is not latched.
The cable jacket does not extend past the primary strain
Relief (4).
Wire ends are not within 0.5 mm [0.02 in] (2)or less of the contact end wall or are not inserted
past the terminal (5).
All wire ends are not visible through the face of the
connector.
Connector without loading bar (1) the secondary strain relief (3) is
not in contact with the wires or is not latched.
The terminals (5)are not crimped sufficiently and extend above the plane created by the top of the
plastic dividers between
the terminals (5).
Replace all occurrences of the word contacts with Terminals (6 Should be consistent and keep the term the same as what is Editorial, changed
places)
used in the key of Figure 6-50
Reword 5th paragraph to:

Solder shall wet all elements of the termination forming a fillet
joining the wires for the length of the overlapped area of the
splice. Individual strands should remain visible.
Its difficult for those folks that English is a second

Statement is incomplete (see the published 620A, 8.1.4)
12
This paragraph was

changed Sep 2010..
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
8.1.4.1
74.
under
Acceptabl
e-Class
1,2,3
8.1.4.1
75.
under
Acceptabl
e-Class
1,2,3
8.1.4.1
76.
Conductor strands form a smooth joined

section.
Statement is listed twice, delete one statement.
fixed
Sleeve or wire insulation is slightly discolored

but not burned or charred.
Statement is listed twice but with different wording, delete

one statement.
fixed
Figure 8-24 Delete Process Indicator 23 and move criteria to

Defect 123
A123 8th bullet delete from the end of the bullet and the cut end is
sealed.
Also A1P2D3
Delete 2nd bullet
This paragraph was

changed Sep 2010..
The committee discussed
why seals are required and
did not agree to delete the
bullets related to
seals.<Aug2012>
Editorial, corrected
fixed
8.1.4.1
77.
8.1.5
78.
Acceptable Class 1, 2, 3: Remove new 10th bullet
Picture is actually showing reflowed solder under the

sleeving and was a defect all classes in rev A.
I dont understand why sealing the cut end is imposed here
and not for an unused wire (14.3.4), why is this now a
requirement?.
Could also drive costs by adding material and processing to
the product?
Duplicate of requirement in 3rd bullet
8.1.5
under
Defect
Class
1,2,3
8.2.1
79.
Wire strands are exposed (not shown).
Missing r in strands.
80.
The third, single line, paragraph references 16.3, it should be 16.2
8.2.1
81.
Figure 8-42 Acceptable 123, 5th Bullet makes no sense to

reference Figure 8-42.
Delete the bullet
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
8.2.1
82.
Target 123 delete Bullet 6, If applicable, meltable sealing rings

have flowed.
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
8.2.4
83.
Delete the 4th paragraph
9.1.1
84.
Hardware stack-up for mounted connectors may be varied

in order to locate the face of the jackpost flush 0.75 mm
[0.030 in] with the face of the connector.
Randy McNutt,
NGC
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Barry Morris,
ART
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
fixed
I dont understand why sealing the cut end is imposed here Correct reference is 4-83.
and not for an unused wire (14.3.4), why is this now a
requirement?.
Could also drive costs by adding material and processing to
the product.
Bullet 6 adequately addresses the criteria for end splices
Typically sleeving with meltable sealing rings does not
apply or used with this type of splices.
Committee did not agree to

remove; the if applicable
words establish when this is
needed<Aug2012>
Why would one use this and then plug the end?
Seals are required; this was
not accepted<Aug2012)
The change from flush to minus 0.75 mm below the face of Documents occasionally
the jackpost to +/- 0.75mm from flush does not align with leapfrog; this is newer
IPC-A-610E. The original wording was very clear and now technology. The next
this is very confusing.
revision of 610 will address
this.
13
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
9.1.4
85.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
10.1.1.1
86.
Barry Morris,
ART
Barry Morris,
ART
Barry Morris,
ART
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
10.1.1.1
87.
10.1.1.2
88.
10.1.1.2
89.
13.1
90.
The pictures give the impression that the interlocking teeth Accepted with
Add:
Change the second paragraph to indicate that the locking teeth are are visible when they are not because they are covered by modification<Aug2012)
the locking ring.
not visually inspectable; and should be determined by process
control.
It should be noted that the interlocking teeth are not visible that the
locking ring has been removed.
fixed
Figure 10-4 is shown with Acceptable-Class 1,2,3 and then Figure 10-4 should be deleted.
the same photo is shown as Figure 10-7 as a Defect-Class

1,2,3.
Remove the words Braid Float and Sleeve float from below
figure 10.6
Acceptable condition, third bullet references figure 10-12, this
should reference figure 10-13
Acceptable condition, fourth bullet references figure 10-13, either
remove the reference or reference figure 10-14 or 10-15
Correct Table 3-1, in the bottom three rows in the Center
Conductor, Crimped an Soldered Terminations Columns replace
the numbers with NA.
Figure 10.6 shows voids
fixed
Figure 10-13 shows streaking, figure 10-12 are air marks

or maybe voids
Figures 10-4 and 10-15 are more like cosmetic anomalies,
whereas figure 10-13 show streaking
Coaxial cable typically does not have large numbers of
strands in the center conductor.
fixed
Committee did not accept

the criteria<Aug2012>
NOTE: John Laser researched suppliers and center

conductor strands are either 7 or 19 strands.
Barry Morris,
ART
Barry Morris,
ART
Blen Talbot L-3
Comm.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Barry Morris,
ART
13.7.2
91.
13.10.3
92.
13.12.1
93.
Barry Morris,
ART
Figure 14- 95.

22
Blen Talbot L-3

Comm.
14.1
Figure 14- 94.

3
96.
Remove the * from the word manufacture*s published

requirements
Below fig 13-68 remove the number 69. Renumber the figure
below to figure 13-69 (incorrectly shown as 13-67)
Figure 13-86 the bubble labeled B that is pointing to the contact
matting tip should be D
fixed
fixed
Correct error in picture key
Redraw the graphic for the Surgeons knot
The graphic for the Surgeons knot is still incorrect. Yes I

know its been like that for many years, but we do have the
opportunity to get it right this time
Remove the note above figure 14-22 which states: Figures 14-19 According to the note above the figure this is a typical
through 14-23 provide examples of typically acceptable restraining acceptable restraining configuration. It is not acceptable for
configurations. Or remove figure 14-22 from the page
class 2 and 3 (it does not have double lock stitches)
Delete the third bullet from Defect Class 2,3. Add the following to This maintains the intent of the defect criteria without
14.1, introduction. Lacing Should not be trimmed either too requiring the user to measure the excess lacing length.
close to the knot or too far away from the knot. The excess lacing
should be trimmed between 6 mm [.25 in] to 13 mm [.5 in] in Moving the figures and including them as guidance is also
length.
necessary for consistency.
Add a bullet under the Defect:
Another option would be to make the third bullet a Process
Knot not secure.

Move Figure 14-8 to the introduction and included in with Figures Indicator Class 2,3.
14-1, 14-2, 14-3 and 14-8 are provided as guidance for applying
lacing
14
fixed
Reviewed knot on medical

dictionary; we are showing
surgeons knot
There is no requirement for
double lock stitch.
Not accepted because with
lacing it could come loose
later<Aug2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
14.1
97.
Cable tied with a bowknot or other non-locking

knot (Figure 14-10).
Wrong figure is referenced; figure should be 14-11.
fixed
14.2.2
98.
Note: Figures 14-19 through 14-23 provide examples

of typically acceptable restraining configurations.
Figure numbers have changed it should be 14-19 through

14-24.
Fixed
14.3.2
99.
Use the same table as in IPC-A-610E.
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Barry Morris,
ART
14.3.4.1
100.
Routing Bend Radius Table 14-1 does not align with the
IPC-A-610E Table 4-1which is a better table, more
complete.
Wire may extend straight down length of bundle
(Figure 14-32) or be folded back (Figure 14-31).
14.3.4.2
101.
Garry McGuire,
MSFC
15.2.1.1.1 102.
Randy McNutt,
NGC
15.3.2
103.
Change throughout Band-It Clamp with Metal shield

termination band
Vicki Hagen,
Delta Group
Electronics, Inc.
Randy McNutt,
NGC
16.1.1
104.
17.2
105.
Barry Morris,
John Vickers,
ART
17.2.3
106.
Conflict between the measurements of acceptable which states

Fixed to 38
there is a overlap of 40 mm and defect which states that it is a
defect for class 3 if the overlap is less then 38 mm.
Revise 2nd paragraph to read:
As written any company with an internal process document Accepted<Aug2012>
All hardware shall [D1D2D3] be assembled in accordance with the cant use it. I know that many of the major airframe
suppliers (1.7) specifications, or documented process procedure. manufactures use common tooling to install multiple
vendor parts and as such part of the qualification for each
vendor to supply parts is that they work with the common
set of tools, even if not their own or documented as such.
The first Acceptable bullet : Remove words after the comma but This is more accurately described in the second
Accepted<Aug2012>
a few strands have unravelled in tightening the screw.
Acceptable bullet Less than 1/3 of the wire diameter
protrudes from under the screw
The figure referenced in the first acceptable bullet are incorrect

The first reference should be (Figure 14-33) and the second
reference should be (Figure 14-32)
Delete solder/heat shrinkable solder device from the title and
add a paragraph under the title that points to 8.1.5 for criteria
specific to heat shrinkable solder devices.
Figures have changed to 14-33 and 14-32.
fixed
Fixed
This clauses title makes this specific to heat shrinkable

solder devices. The method is often done by soldering a
lead to the shield and then covering with shrink sleeving
(not a solder sleeve).
Band-it is a registered trademark of Band-It IDEX Corp.,
so we should use the generic term used in AS85049. There
is more than one company that makes these type bands and
as written their bands many not be inspected.
For Defect Class 3 if the overlap is less than 40 mm.
15
Accepted with
modification<Aug 2012>
Corrected<Aug2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
TABLE 5 - ALL COMMENTS RESOLVED AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS

Source
620AS meeting
All
#
107.
Recommendation
All references to Table 3-1 should be changed to 3.2; there is
amplifying information that needs to be considered in addition to
the table.
1.12
108.
Table 1-2, need dimensions for last two rows
620AS meeting
3.4
109.
Add Defect:
There is residual twist (over-twist, kinking, pig-tails) in

individual wires.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.3
110.
Figure 4-1
Create a new figure that is not specific to printed circuit boards.
The new figure should include a defect of >90 wetting angle.
Dan Foster,
MDA
Ref.
4.3
111.
John VanHaren, 5.2

Unison Industries
112.

Table 3-1 doesnt go away.
The current Figure is not representative of the technology

this standard represents.
Resolution
IPC ACTION to scrub
document; change
references for strand
damage from Table 3-1 to
clause 3.2<Febh2012>
Completed<Jun2012>
ACTION: Brett Miller,
USA Harness to provide
dimensions:<Feb2012>
Completed<Jun2012>
Criteria added; need better
pix. ACTION: Jon
Vermillion to provide pix
<Jan2012>
Completed <Jun2012>
There is a Defect Class
1,2,3
620A, 4.9.4 and 4.9.5
This figure should include an example of a defect condition. It

To associate the figure with something more akin to a cable STAFF ACTION 7 Apr 10
may also help if the entire figure was replaced by something more assembly rather than a printed circuit assembly
Completed <Jun2012>
applicable to cables or harnesses (D shows a solder mask
defined padnot something youd see in a harness).
IPC ACTION to correct
wetting angle exceeding 90 (Figure 4-1, C, D) when it is Close out item from 001E 610E 620B alignment
figure 4-1 <Feb 2012>
created by the solder contour extending over the edge of the
This is in the Feb 2012 draft
Completed <Jun2012>
solderable termination area. <DLF Not sure D applies.
Recommend leave D out of text and change pix>

The section heading states that this section is for both insulated
and uninsulated terminals.
ACTION: anyone on
committee to provide usable
photos <Sep2010>
Completed <Jun2012>
The crimp of an uninsulated terminal looks quite different than

those of an insulated type, especially the terminals which do not
capture the wire insulation.
In the next revision, if possible, can there be photos of what is
acceptable, and what is not, for uninsulated terminals without the
wire insulation capture?
Committee
meeting
5.2
113.
ACTION Committee members are requested to provide stamped

and formed terminal insulation clearance pictures for this new
section.<June2011>
Completed <Jun2012>
16
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Committee
meeting
5.2
114.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
5.4
115.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
Heather Farren,
Midcon Cables
Co.
Missing all illustrations which are included in the PPT file
Add illustrations
Are pictures needed for this?

8.1.4
116.
I would like to add what we call the Butt-End Splice, this is a hand We use this type of splice in many of our cable harness
soldered splice with two or more conductors, but the conductors
assemblies and need something for our operators to
are all going the same direction and the stripped ends lay parallel reference.
to each other. (Like Figure 8-14 on page 8-7 of the A revision but
without the white conductor.)
Added<Feb2012>
ACTION IPC TO REPLICATE
IN 8.2.1
Use this in new 10.1.5

flashing, replace 620A-1036 with this, crop off right
side, enlarge and circle
flash <June 2011>
Completed<Jun2012>
IPC ACTION TO
REMOVE TABS FROM
FIGURE<Feb2012>
Completed<Jun2012>
IPC Action to add split
13.10.2; current criteria
13.10.2.1 and this new
becomes 13.10.2.2
A1,2,3 no voids
D1,2,3 voids
Completed <June2012>
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.7
now
10.1.5
117.
Add new Picture5.jpg position to be determined.
Meeting 1/2012
10.2.1
118.
Associated with Figure 10-61
Rich Broga,
Radiall
13.10.2.2
119.
The criteria for Conformable cable "very tightly woven braid outer Photos added to document
shield" is the same as in the 13.10 section.
New criteria and pix for conformable cable solder coverage
Picture B1 is acceptable for Class 1,2 Process Indicator - Class 3.
Slight depression in solder no void in braid.
Picture A3 is a defect - Class 1,2,3 Voids in solder.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
IPC Action to modify

Figure 5-32
Completed <Jun2012>
IPC Action
Suitable pictures
added<Jun2012>
13.12.1
120.
T-Flex cable falls under 13.1.

The difference between T-Flex and Conformable cable is that
conformable is a braided cable that is completely immersed in
solder when the cable is produced. T-Flex is made as a Flex cable
and at connector termination the ends are dipped to receive a
Semi-Rigid type of connector termination
Defect Class 1,2,3 bullet one needs clarification. Compare
terminology to figure 13-76 was this meant to read Shield
extends <50% over cone?
Not clear
17
Bob Cooke to provide

additional pix.
Completed <Jun2012>
IPC ACTION TO MODIFY

FIGS 13-73 & 76 AS
NOTED IN THE
DRAFT<Apr2011>
Completed<Jun2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
14.1
121.
IPC Staff
14.1
122.
620AS meeting
14.1
123.
Fig 14-3 add clove hitch under the surgeon knot so it shows as a
complete connection, not just the finishing knot.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
16.4
124.
Add photo or description for Containment Loom
Not sure everyone knows what it is
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.2
125.
Complete Pull Test Value List is provided at end of this comment

list. Excel version can be provided if necessary.
The table from the IEC document was provided by the

commenter
The test force values for the stamped contacts and terminal lugs in
Table 19-12 have too high value. For this kind of crimp
components we use values according to IEC 60352-2 International
Standard Solderless connections - Part 2: Crimped connections General requirements, test methods and practical guidance. The
values in 620A are about 50% higher than the machined connector
contact.
G. H. A
Gosenshuis,
Thales Nederland
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
IPC Staff
We need to see if we can incorporate these pictures into 610, 4.4.X Pictures provided
and 620, 14.1.X. These are pictures of the newer flat (low profile)
ties, where the end of the strap comes out the side of the locking
device rather than the top.
Remove inset from 620A Fig 14-4 and put it into Fig 14-5
Append A
126.
IPC Staff
Append B 127.
IPC Staff
Append C
128.
Boyd: Table 9-12 uses Mil-spec pull forces which are

considerably higher than other specs such as UL or IEC.
Although the user and mfr are able to agree on different
values, this can cause confusion and the user might always
expect the higher values listed in the A620. For some
applications, it may be difficult to achieve these values.
Boyd:
Add more columns for to show other specs such as UL and IEC.
Forces listed at end of this comment list. This would make it clear
that different standards exist and an agreement has to be made
between the user and mfr. It should be indicated however that the
SAE list shall be used by class 3.
If anyone has additional recommended terms they need to be
submitted no later than 30 March.
GRAPHICS GROUP
Completed<Jun2012>
IPC ACTION
Completed<Jun2012>
IPC ACTION
Couldnt figure out how to
draw this; defer to Rev C
Changed header name to
make this easier to
understand.<Jan2011>
ACTION: Brett Miller to
contact Rob Boyd, confirm
values and get table in
Excel<Feb2012>
Completed <Jun2012>
Cosmetic anomalies from

Chapter 10 have been
incorporated into this
Appendix.
Completed<Jun2012>
Accepted<Feb2012>
Recommend to delete these four pages of metric conversion table.

In todays technology most users have smart phones, computers or
other means to quickly make any of these conversions. This
appendix isnt referenced anyplace in the Standard. To publish
printed is just killing trees.
Rename to Append B if appropriate. IPC Staff Action to update to
final tables in Chapter 19 after ballot.
IPC ACTION
Completed <Jun2012>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
129.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
130.
Add Health, Safety, and Environment section:

The use of some materials and processes used to meet the
requirements of this standard may be hazardous, or may cause
injury. To provide for personnel and environmental safety, follow
the applicable plant requirements and government regulations.
Revise 620 Section 3 to change the title to Handling & Preparation
and add a Handling section 3.1. Re-number the existing
paragraphs as 3.2 through 3.6.
Action: IPC and Les Bogert, Bechtel Plant Machinery to develop
proposal for task group review<April2010>
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
131.
Recommended 3.1 text is at the end of this comment list.

Revise 620 Forward section to add the requirements of 001,
paragraph 4.2.4 for consistency with 001.
There is no section currently for Health, Safety, and

Environment.
Added, combined with new

statement regarding eating,
drinking<Apr2010>
Since cable or wire harness assemblies may contain

Deferred to HDBK-620
integral sub-assemblies containing ESD sensitive items, or <Apr2011>
otherwise fiber optic or coaxial cables that could be
damaged from improper handling practices, it is
appropriate to add a handling section to 620. To preclude
the need to re-number all the sections in 620, I recommend
the new section be added to existing section 3.
Recommended for consistency with 001.

<June 2011>
Accepted to add<April
2010>
Accepted to add<April
2010>
Action: Teresa Rowe, AAI
Corp, Dan Foster, DAI, Les
Bogert Bechtel to develop
proposed wording for
committee review.<April
2010>
Accepted as shown in the
draft<Jun2011>
Action from Teresa Rowe & Bettye Causion, AAI & Dan Foster,
MDA completed Sep2010: XXXX Field Assembly
Operations Field Assembly Operations In field Assembly

operations on Class 3 products where the controlled
environmental conditions required by this standard cannot
be effectively achieved, precautions shall [D1D2D3] be
taken to maximize the quality of solder connections and
minimize the effects of the uncontrolled environment on the
operation being performed on the hardware.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
132.
133.
134.
Revise 620 to add the flow down requirements of 001, paragraph

1.9.
Revise 620 to add the requirements of 001, paragraph 1.10, for
consistency with 001.
Revise 620 Section 1 to include the 001, paragraph 11.3 criteria.

Revise 620 section 1 to include the 001 requirements pertaining to

the use of SPC for consistency with 001 in event the supplier
elects to implement an SPC process control program. Although
001 does not mandate an SPC program, it does mandate
compliance with the 001 SPC requirements in event the supplier
elects to implement an SPC program.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
135.
Revise 620, paragraph 1.1 to add the requirements of 001E,

paragraph 11.3, for consistency with 001.
Revise 620, Section 1 to include the 001, paragraph 12.3
requirement.
Required for consistency with 001 and

cleaning should be performed after any
rework or repair to ensure all traces of any
detrimental contamination or foreign
material is removed.
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Action: Jeff Rawlings, Actronix, Dan

Foster, DAI, Teresa Rowe, AAI, Les
Bogert, Bechtel, to propose global
reorganization of rework/repair criteria.
Accepted as shown in the draft<Jun2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
620A CIT beta
class Apr07
136.
Add hardware compatibility clause like 001: Components (e.g.,

electronic devices, mechanical parts, printed boards) selected for
assembly shall [D1D2D3] be compatible with all materials and
processes, e.g., temperature ratings, used to manufacture the
assembly/product.
Gabriel Rosin,
Elbit System Ltd
137.
IPC staff from

various
1.1
138.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.1
139.
FOD - Foreign Objects Damage - Company shall supply to the

customers products at the required quality, there rises a need to
prevent damage caused by infiltration of foreign objects into
products. Prevention of foreign objects within products, in
accordance with MIL-STD-980 requirements.
change first sentence from:
This standard is a collection of visual, electrical and mechanical
quality acceptability requirements for Cable, Wire and Harness
Assemblies.
to:
This standard prescribes practices and requirements for the
manufacture of Cable, Wire and Harness Assemblies.
Add a new paragraph 1.24 as follows:
1.24 Acceptance Requirements All products shall [D1D2D3]
meet the requirements of the assembly drawing(s)/ documentation
and the requirements for the applicable product class specified
herein.
IPC staff from

various
1.2
140.
Quality from the beginning (development

through process and un the end our
customers) MIL-STD-980 requirements
The task group determined

that this is a design issue
and beyond control of the
assembler. The
recommendation was not
accepted.<April2010>
Task Group feels that 1.12.7 provides
adequate coverage for
contamination/foreign object requirements
and did not agree to accept this
recommendation.<Apri2010>
Accepted<April2010>
Incorporate the requirements of J-STD-001E, paragraph

1.11 since we need to ensure products are either 100%
inspected or otherwise a process control program is in
place as these are important considerations for the
manufacture of cable or wire harness assemblies.
Manufacturers shall [N1D2D3] perform 100% inspection unless

sampling inspection is defined as part of a documented process
control plan (see 1.23).
Change first sentence from:
This publication describes tests and acceptability criteria for
producing crimped, mechanically secured, or soldered
interconnections and the associated lacing/restraining criteria
associated with cable and harness assemblies.
To:
This standard describes materials, methods and acceptance criteria
for producing crimped, mechanically secured, or soldered
interconnections and the acceptance criteria for related assembly
activities associated with cable and harness assemblies.
First paragraph added as

lead-in to 1.3.
Added 2nd paragraph
(modified) as new
(renumbered)
1.16.1<Jun2011>
Accepted with
modification<April2010>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Gabriel Rosin,
Elbit Systems
LTD
1.4
141.
Better explanation why we use it here on this standard.

Shall or Should
The word shall is used in the text of this document where ever
there is a requirement for material, preparation , process control or
acceptance.

to add wording from JSTD-001E<April2010>
Where the word shall leads to a hardware defect for at least one
class the requirement for each class are annotated in text boxes
located adjacent to that occurrence in the text.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.5
142.
1.5
143.
1.5.1.3
144.
Les Bogert,
1.7
Bechtel
Blen Talbot, L-3 1.9
Communications
145.

Communications
Les Bogert,
1.9
Bechtel
147.
146.
148.
The word "should" reflects recommendations and is used to

Revise 620, paragraph 1.5 to add the requirements from 001,
paragraph 1.13.2.
Delete the paragraph beginning with The development--- and
replace with the following new paragraph:

1.13.2, second sub-paragraph since this is considered
important for the manufacture of cable or wire harness
assemblies.
The development should include user involvement. The

acceptance criteria shall [N1N2D3] have user agreement.
Requirements for specialized processes and/or technologies not
specified herein shall [N1D2D3] be performed in accordance with
documented procedures which are available for review.
Revise 620, paragraph 1.5 1.3 to add "shall" pertaining to user
agreement for acceptance criteria for special processes, with CL1NE, CL2-NE and CL3-D, for consistency with 001, paragraph
1.13.2.
Revise 620, paragraph 1.7 to add the requirements of 001,
paragraph 1.11, for consistency with 001.
After paragraph h add a new paragraph number.
This paragraph addresses what is required for a
documented calibration system and the requirements are
listed using alpha characters a through e.
Add a reference to some Guidelines for Soldering Tools and
The document should provide some guidance for this type
Equipment like that in J-STD-001E, Appendix A.
of equipment i.e. Irons and Soldering Pots.
Add a new item I to the paragraph as follows:
3.9 since this is an important consideration for cable or
i. Soldering tools and equipment shall [D1D2D3] be selected,
wire harness assemblies. Since some cable or wire harness
assemblies may have an integral sub-assembly connected
used and maintained such that no damage or degradation that
would be detrimental to the designed function of parts or
therein, ESD is an important consideration if such integral
assemblies contain ESDS components.
assemblies result from their use. Soldering irons, equipment, and
systems shall [D1D2D3] be chosen and employed to provide
temperature control and isolation from electrical overstress or ESD
when ESD sensitive parts or assemblies are involved. A tool used
to cut leads shall not [D1D2D3] impart shock that damages a
component lead seal or internal connection.
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Accepted with
<June2011>
Resolved through other

changes made to the clause
1.5.<April2010>
<June 2011>
Editorial, broke clause into
control and calibration
sections
Accepted with
modification<Jun2011>
Accepted with
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
1.9
149.
Add the following to section 1.9:
1.10
150.
Crimping tools, torque tools, measuring equipment, and

mechanical and electrical test equipment (including contact
retention testers), shall be calibrated.
1.10 expand to include testing criteria or results from testing
620A CIT beta

class Apr07
IPC Staff
1.12
151.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
IPC staff from
various
1.12.5
152.
1.13
153.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
1.16.2
154.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.17
155.
1.19
156.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
1.xx
157.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.xx
158.
Delete the reference to red plague; there is no discussion an no

other mention of red plague anyplace in the document. There are
no comments to add red plague content.
For Class 3 only, replace 3rd sentence with:
User concurrence shall be required for use-as-is and repair
dispositions.
Use the sentence we already have in J001D and 610D:
Violation of minimum electrical clearance is a defect condition.
Add the following paragraph:
Specifically call for these types of tooling / equipment to

be calibrated, as there is some ambiguity.
Accepted with
Accept modify<April2010>
Accepted<Feb2012>
Tighten requirements.

<June2011>
We dont care why minimum electrical clearance was

violated! The sentence, as revised above, should be added
to the text following Table 1-1 and a Text Box specifying
D 1, 2, 3 should be associated with the sentence.
Important criteria missed. Added to ballot draft of 620AS.
Also, similar wording (should, not shall) on shadows added
in J-STD-001E.
Accepted<April2010>
Magnification aids shall be capable of rendering true colors,

proportional dimensions, and adequate resolution at the chosen
magnification to perform the specified inspection. The light source
shall provide shadowless illumination of the area being viewed
unless directional or oblique lighting is specifically required.
Add MIL-STD-1686 after ANSI S20.20. Also, remove the date
To allow for some sites that comply with MIL-STD-1686
from the end of the ANSI S20.20 document number, as it is
to avoid having to do a gap analysis to the ANSI standard.
incorrect / superseded (and should always be the latest revision).
Add the following to paragraph 1.19:
1.12 since they are important to the manufacture of cable
The electrical and mechanical integrity of components and
and wire harness assemblies.
assemblies shall [D1D2D3] be retained after exposure to
processes employed during manufacture and assembly (e.g.,
handling, baking, fluxing, soldering, and
cleaning).
(new) Add Health and Safety section:
There is no section currently for Health and Safety. The
The use of some materials referenced in this standard may be
text is the same as J-STD-001E. Also accepted on 620AS
hazardous. To provide for personnel safety, follow the applicable ballot draft.
local and Federal Occupational, Safety and Health Regulations.
Add new paragraph 1.20 as follows:
Incorporate requirements of J-STD-001E, paragraph 4.2
since some cable or wire harness assembly manufacture
1.20 Facilities Cleanliness and ambient environments in all work may involve soldering.
areas shall [D1D2D3] be maintained at levels that prevent
contamination or deterioration of soldering tools, materials, and
surfaces to be soldered. Eating, drinking, and/or use of tobacco
products shall[D1D2D3] be prohibited in the work area.
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to use 001E lighting
wording. <June1022>

<June2011>
Current wording, while not
verbatim, adequately covers
this requirement and the
recommendation was not
accepted.<June2011>
Accepted through separate
action. <Jun2011>
Accepted as shown in the
draft<June2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.xx.1
159.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.xx
160.
Add new paragraph 1.xx.1 as follows:

(Bogert) 1.20 Environmental Controls The soldering facility should be
enclosed, temperature and humidity controlled, and maintained at a positive
pressure.
Incorporate requirements of J-STD-001E,

paragraph 4.2.1 since some cable or wire
harness assembly manufacture may involve
soldering.
(Rumas) When humidity decreases to a level of 30% or lower, the manufacturer

shall [N1D2D3] verify that electrostatic discharge control is adequate, and that
the range of humidity in the assembly area is sufficient to allow soldering and
assembly materials to function correctly in the process, based on vendor
recommendations or documented evidence of process performance.
There is no section currently for

Temperature and Humidity. The text is the
same as J-STD-001E. Also accepted on
620AS ballot draft.

<June2011>
For operator comfort, solderability maintenance or to help mitigate red plague

(see XXX), the temperature should be maintained between 18C [64.4F] and
30C [86F] and the relative humidity should not exceed 70%. For process
control, more restrictive temperature and humidity limits may be required.
Recommended addition for consistency with J-STD-001E, Accepted through separate
paragraph 1.9, except that reference to daughter boards in action <June2011>
1.21 Requirements Flowdown When this standard is
001 was not included. Since some manufacturing on cable
contractually required, the applicable requirements of this standard or wire harness assemblies may be sub-contracted, we need
(including product class - see 1.7) shall [D1D2D3] be imposed on to identify appropriate flow-down requirements in 620.
all applicable subcontracts, assembly drawing(s), documentation
and purchase orders. Unless otherwise specified the requirements
of this standard are not imposed on the procurement of
commercial-off-the-shelf
(COTS or catalog) assemblies or subassemblies.
When a part is adequately defined by a specification, then the
requirements of this standard should be imposed on the
manufacture of that part only when necessary to meet end-item
requirements. When it is unclear where flowdown should stop, it is
the responsibility
of the manufacturer to establish that determination with the user.
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Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.xx
161.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
7-31fs
1.xx
162.

Incorporate the requirements of J-STD-001E paragraph
(Bogert) 1.22 Personnel Proficiency All instructors, operators,
1.10 since personnel proficiency is an important
and inspection personnel shall [N1D2D3] be proficient in the
consideration for cable and wire harness assemblies.
tasks to be performed. Objective evidence of that proficiency shall
[N1D2D3] be maintained and be available for review. Objective
evidence should include records of training to the applicable job
functions being performed, work experience, testing to the
requirements of this standard, and/or results of periodic reviews of
proficiency. Supervised on-the-job training is acceptable until
proficiency is demonstrated.
Accepted with
modification; added new
1.20. <Apr2011>
(Rumas) above, plus: Training shall be in accordance with the IPC

A-620 Training and Certification Program or User approved
training program. All training shall be traceable to a Master IPC
Trainer (MIT).
(new) Add Personnel Proficiency section:
There is no section currently for Personnel Proficiency.
Accepted <June2011>
All instructors, operators, and inspection personnel shall be
The text is the mostly the same as J-STD-001E and exactly
proficient in the tasks to be performed. Objective evidence of that the same as 620AS.
proficiency shall be maintained and be available for review.
Objective evidence should include records of training to the
applicable job functions being performed, work experience, testing
to the requirements of this standard, and/or results of periodic
reviews of proficiency.
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
1.xx
163.
Add a new paragraph 1.23 as follows:
Implement the requirements of J-STD-001E, paragraph

11.3 on process control since process control is an
1.23 Process Control Requirements The primary goal of process important consideration for the manufacture of cable or
control is to continually reduce variation in the processes,
wire harness assemblies. I did not feel that the other subproducts, or services to provide products or processes meeting or paragraphs of 11.3 need to be incuded in 620.
exceeding customer requirements. Process control tools such as
IPC-9191, EIA-557-1 or other user-approved system may be used
as guidelines for implementing process control.

<June2011>
Manufacturers of Class 3 products shall [N1N2D3] develop and

implement a documented process control system.
A documented process control system, if established, shall
[N1D2D3] define process control and corrective action limits. This
may or may not be a statistical process control system. The use
of statistical process control (SPC) is optional and should be
based on
factors such as design stability, lot size, production quantities, and
the needs of the manufacturer.
Process control methodologies shall [N1D2D3] be used in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of the manufacturing
processes used to produce cable or wire harness assemblies.. The
philosophy, implementation strategies, tools and techniques may
be applied in different sequences depending on the specific
company, operation, or variable under consideration to relate
process control and capability to end product requirements.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
1.xx
164.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
3.1
165.
When a decision or requirement is to use a documented process

control system, failure to implement process corrective action
and/or the use of continually ineffective corrective actions shall
[N1D2D3] be grounds for disapproval of the process and
associated documentation.
(new) Add Shelf Life section:
Limited shelf life items shall be stored and controlled in
accordance with material manufacturers recommendations, or in
accordance with the manufacturers documented procedures for
controlling shelf life and shelf life extensions.
Add the following for Class 3:
Mechanical strippers shall only be of the non-adjustable fixed

die type.
Thermal wire stripping tools shall not be used to remove

insulation from wires containing a fiberglass barrier.
Stripping tool part numbers shall be specified in the shop

floor documentation.
There is no section currently for Shelf Life. The text is the Accepted <June2011>
same as IPC-620AS ballot draft.
Avoid operator adjustable mechanical strippers. Nicks and This comment was not
cuts on the wire are the most common root causes for
accepted.<Apr2011>
failed crimped connections. Also add requirement for
fiberglass insulation.
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
IPC Staff 06/11
3.2
166.
Barry Morris,
ART
Barry Morris,
ART
3.2
167.
3.2
168.
Gregg Owens,
WaveStream
3.2
169.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
3.2
170.
3.2
171.
Draft still has Rev A Table 3-1. The first data row of this table was
modified in 001E & 610E from less than 7 to 2-6 and a new
Note 3 was added. Note 3: Damaged strands have nicks or
scrapes exceeding 10% of cross sectional area.
Added to draft July 2011 for committee review.
The note see 13.1 and 16.2 for shield strand damage
Should read see 13.1 and 15.2 for shield strand damage
Table 3-1
Although the first column (number of strands) has been amended
to read 2-7 it should read 2-6
I dont know what partial or incomplete cuts of strand groups or
partial cuts of a strand group mean. I am more familiar with
scraped nicked or severed word usages. If I dont cut a wire
squarely off at the end I re-cut the ends it until the finished wire
relatively straight. What I envision from these statements is a wire
with strands still extended from what should be the end of the
wire. At this point the operator should trim it back not insert it into
a crimp connector. Not acceptable in my book even if done by an
automatic wire stripping machine though just my opinion.
Defect Class 1,2,3 Remove bullet 2 and 3
For Class 3, replace Table 3-1 criteria with the following, making
it the same as 620AS:
Table 3-1 does not apply; there shall be no nicked, scraped or
broken wire strands. For plated wires, a visual anomaly that does
not expose basis metal is not considered to be strand damage.
As discussed for 001E/610E, the table isnt applicable to

Criteria
single strand (solid conductor) wires/leads. Note 3 defines modified<Sep2010>
that 10% damages is per strand not 10% of the strand
bundle.
Wrong reference 16.2 is for protective covering not
shielding
Conflict with the second row 7-15
Corrected<Sep2011>
Corrected<Sep2011>
Crimp requirements address
strand length issues. No
specific recommendation
provided.<Sep2011>
I dont understand the intent of this exception is there and

it leads to confusion
The operator will not know how many strands there will be
in a wire. It is not practical to count strands or to write this
information in a shop procedure. Same as 620AS ballot
draft.
Criteria
modified<Sep2011>
This comment was not
accepted.<Apr2011>
Smooth indentations, e.g. tooling marks, up to 10% of the

conductor diameter that do not expose basis metal are not
considered to be strand damage.
Charles Gamble,
NASA MSFC
3.2
172.
Defect
Variation in strand length within a strand group that prevent

installation to the full depth of the crimp contact area.
Severed (broken) wire strands.
Deformation exceeding 10% of the diameter of the conductor.
Base metal is exposed.

Defect Class 3 <change as shown below>
Variation in strand length within a strand group that prevent
installation to the full depth of the crimp contact area.
Withdrawn April2010
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
3.2
3.2
173.
174.
Table 3-1 should be on the bottom of pg 3-2 because its first

referenced in the Shall Not statement there
A1,2,3 1st & 2nd bullet approximately conflict with the shall
statements on pg 3-2
Move table from pg 3-1 to 3-2

IPC Staff comment: This document is translated in
multiple languages and there has to be sufficient white
space on a page to permit longer text blocks. There just
isnt room on p3-3 for Table 3-1.
Change pg 3-3 to match pg 3-2
Defer to leaders until the

document is reformatted
April2010
Accept modify deleted lead

in paragraph April2010
IPC Staff comment: Approximately perpendicular cutting

and uniform cut ends of the same length are easy to
understand. The real conflict is that variation in strand
length the prevents installation (Fig 3-3) is a D1,2,3 but the
shall statement on p 3-2 is N1D2,3. This needs to be
addressed at next rev.
IPC staff from
various
3.2
175.
IPC staff from

various
3.2
176.
Lisa Maciolek,
3.2
Raytheon
Communications
177.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
3.3
179.
Francois Cornu,
IFTEC France
3.4
180.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
3.5
181.
178.
Delete everything in the introduction on page 3-2 except: (all the

other criteria are provided as bullets next to figures and there are
some conflicts) See 13.1 and 16.1.2 for shield strand damage
criteria.
Tools utilized to accomplish wire cuts shall (N1 D2 D3) <OR?>
(D1 D2 D3) be selected, maintained and used (see 1.9) to provide
repetitive and consistent wire cut terminations that meet the
following criteria.
Add the exception of damaged strands mentioned in the defects to
the up front information about Strand damage.
Delete the last paragraph.
The process of wire cutting Shall be performed such that the cut
ends are uniform and of the same length.
Defect 3 Should this be aligned with J-STD-001
Recommend modification of title of Table 3-1 from Strand

Damage to Allowable Strand Damage to more clearly identify
the purpose of the table.
Add the following:
Committee could not reach

consensus April2010
A user could look at the table see that they are within the
limits and not look at the defects.
This is outside the scope of the document.
Birdcaging requirement conflicts with J-STD. One strand
vs. outside diameter of insulation
This will align to table title in J-STD-001E

Not covered.
Frayed insulation at stripped wire ends for insulations with a

fiberglass barrier may be allowed to remain provided that they
dont represent more than 10 percent of the total fiberglass
stranding.
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Accept Modify Committee

deleted entire sentence. It is
already covered in 1.9
April2010
Added to intro <Apr2011>
Accepted <Apr2010>
Committee does not believe
that strand separation
greater than 1 strand
diameter should be a defect
for Class 2. Deferred to
001F task
group.<June2011>
Editorial, leaders
approved<Feb2012>
Statement added to
introduction <Feb2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
182.
Revise section 4 of 620 to add a new paragraph entitled

Component Stress Relief and add the requirement and figure from
001, or otherwise create another figure more appropriate for 620.
Although 620 was not intended to address PWAs, there

will be instances where 620 processing will connect wires
to components (e.g., a component may be an integral part
of a wire harness), and therefore, we need to address
component stress relief in 620.
620AS meeting
183.
Any reference to wire end overlaps itself isnt correct- it should

be wire overlaps itself.
The overlap may be in a turn and not the wire end.
620AS meeting
184.
References to depression greater than would be easier to

understand if the words are deeper than
Move both paragraphs to Section 1, Forward
Changes made to Chapter 4 of Feb 2012; this term isnt

used anyplace else in the document.
Changes made to Chapter 4 of Feb 2012; this term isnt
used anyplace else in the document.
This material applies to more than Soldered terminations. It
also applies to potting and adhesives etc.
Task group did not feel this

was necessary.
<April2010>
Stress relief for wires to
terminals added to 4.8 intro.
<June2011>
Editorial, leaders
approved<Feb2012>
Editorial, leaders
approved<Feb2012>
This information is now in
section 1 as well as
here.<June2011>
Accepted <Feb2010>
IPC Action to update solder
alloy designators to current
J006 but ran into problem.
The September 2011 draft
has info.
Decision is to use the same
alloys published in
J001E.<Sep2011>
Accepted <Jan2012>
Accepted with
Blen Talbot, L-3 4.1.1

Communications
185.
620AS meeting
IPC Staff 07/11
4.1.1
4.1.1.1
186.
187.
Replace content with See 1.13.3.
1.13.3 covers the present statements plus adds more.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.1.1.5
188.
Add: In addition to the tool controls of Clause 1.9, soldering tools

and equipment
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.1.2
189.
For Class 3, change the first sentence from:

Gold shall be removed from the surface to be soldered when the
thickness of gold exceeds 2.5 m [0.0001 in].
To: Gold shall be removed from the surface to be soldered.
Soldering tools or etc. may need to be added to clause

1.9.
I can not see someone limiting the control to only the tools
listed in clause 1.9, when soldering is included in the
document. Cabling or wiring could be soldering.
Gold shall be removed regardless of thickness.
Accepted <June2011>
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.1.2
190.
Gold shall [N1P2D3] be removed from the surface to be

soldered.<Jun2011> <DLF This differs from 001. 001 uses
thickness.>
Close out item from 001E 610E 620B alignment
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In June 2011 the committee

removed thickness
requiring removal
regardless of thickness. In
Feb 2012 it was discussed
that this is a big cost driver
to remove gold when it
isnt necessary to remove
gold. The decision was to
restore the thickness
threshold. <Feb2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Dan Foster,
MDA
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.1.2
4.2.2
4.2.2.1
4.2.2.2.2
4.3
4.4
4.6
4.7
4.2
191.
Resolve differences between 001E, 610E and 620B
Comments highlighted in the draft
Accepted with
modification<Feb2012>
192.
Add the following:
Important controls and requirements for cleaning that

should be added.

to add the last sentence to
section 1.<Jun2011>
Change from should to shall. Why recommend something

when it could cause possible defects?
Comment withdrawn after

discussion; too hard to
verify.<June2011>
Control the use of no-clean processes better for Class 3.

discussion<June2011>
1.
Not accept. Committee

determined that the areas
were covered in subsequent
paragraphs to an adequate
extent. 7 Apr 10
The cleaning process shall be documented and controlled. All

soldered connections shall be cleaned within one hour of the
soldering operation using a batch cleaning system. During
assembly, operators shall periodically brush clean manually
soldered joints with isopropyl alcohol. The cleaning process shall
have no deleterious effect on the parts, connections, and materials
being cleaned.
Assemblies prone to moisture entrapment shall be cleaned using
vapor degreasing, or as specified in the applicable work
instruction.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.2.1
193.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.2.2
194.
Jeannette Plante,
NASA GSFC
4.2.2
195.
Handling of cleaned assemblies shall only be done in such a way

as to prevent re-contamination.
Change from: The assembly should be clean of any matter that
will inhibit compliance to the requirements of this standard.
To: The assembly shall be clean of any matter that will inhibit
compliance to the requirements of this standard.
For Class 3, replace 2nd paragraph with:
Solder connections produced using no-clean processes
and materials shall be cleaned. No-clean processes shall
be qualified.
Assembly of solder-type connectors
Contact mating surfaces, solder joints, and the rear surfaces of
connectors shall be cleaned after soldering.
Connector interfaces *SHALL be cleaned by brushing with
solvent, vacuum procedures, or a combination thereof until
particulate and residue contaminants have been removed..
Contact surfaces of pins, sockets, and connector bodies shall be
free of flux residue, solder splash, metal flakes, moisture, and
other contaminants that may jeopardize the integrity of the
connector system.
The internal surfaces of dust covers and connector covers
*SHALL be cleaned by solvent brushing before the covers are
fitted onto cleaned connectors.
2.
3.
4.
Post-soldering does not specifically address cleaning

of areas other than the solder connections. Words
need to be broadened to include mating surfaces and
rear of connectors.
Request that particulate contamination be added to the
paragraph.
Specifically add the phrase contact surfaces to
emphasize the importance of these areas.
Address cleaning of dust covers.
[ref. para 8739.4 para 13.3]
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Dan Foster,
MDA
4.2.2
196.
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.2.2.1
197.
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.2.2.2.2
198.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.2.2.2.2
199.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.3
200.
4.3
201.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.3.1
202.
4.3.1
203.
620A CIT beta

class Apr07
4.3.2.2
204.
Solder connections produced using processes and materials Close out item from 001E 610E 620B alignment
that are required to be cleaned, e.g., rosin/resin fluxes, shall
[D1D2D3] <DLF differs from 001E section 8> be
cleaned
Editorial changes accepted

<Feb2012>
D1,2,3
<DLF3: Differs from 10.6.2 of 610 but agrees with 001.

610 talks about if they are entrapped. Recommend leave as
is>
Decision was no changes

<Feb2012>
Acceptable Class 1
Process Indicator Class 2,3 <DLF 610 10.6.4 calls this A1,2,3
recommend leave as is.>
Flux residue does not inhibit visual inspection.
Flux residue does not inhibit access to test points of the

assembly.
Defect - Class 1,2,3 <DLF 610 10.6.4 has this as D2,3 recommend
leave as is>
Wet, tacky, or excessive flux residues that may spread onto

other surfaces.
No-clean flux residue on any electrical mating surface.

For Class 3, replace the section with:
Solder connections produced using no-clean processes
and materials shall be cleaned in accordance with the
cleanliness requirements of section 4.2.2 and this
document. No-clean processes shall be qualified.
Add the following:
The number of reworks per solder joint shall be limited to a
maximum of three.
4th paragraph, 1st sentence. Reword from:
The solder connection wetting angle (solder to lead and solder to
terminal) is not to exceed 90 (Figure 4-1, A, B).
To:
The solder connection wetting angle (solder to lead and solder to
terminal) shall not to exceed 90 (Figure 4-1, A, B).
Add a defect:
Blowholes, pinholes, and voids (where the bottom and all sides are
not visible).
D1,2,3, last bullet. Change from
Solder wicking inhibits required flexibility where required.
To:
Solder wicking inhibits flexibility where required.
Adds no value; recommend deleting
Decision was no changes

<Feb2012>
Control the use of no-clean processes better for Class 3.

discussion<June2011>
No criteria currently exists. Limiting rework will prevent Comment withdrawn after
possible thermal damage to the components being soldered. discussion<June2011>
The words is not may or may not be interpreted as a hard Accept modify. Changed to
requirement. Changing it to a shall clears up any
add the class requirements
ambiguity.
and wording to read
correctly. 7 Apr 10
Criteria not covered.
Comment was not accepted

<Sep2011>
The first required is redundant.
Accept 7 Apr 10
Accept 7 Apr 10
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NASA MSFC
Engineering
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
4.4
205.
4.4
206.
4.4
207.
Insert as a new 3rd paragraph:

Conductors shall not be cut or modified in any manner to reduce
circular mil area to fit a termination.
Add the following:
When wires are tinned, the solder used for tinning shall be the
same alloy used in the subsequent soldering process.
Under
Process Indicator - Class 2
Defect - Class 3
Change the first bullet to a Defect - Class 2,3
Pinholes, voids or dewetting/nonwetting exceed 5% of the
area required to be tinned.
Related to solder extruding from heat-shrink splice; current 4.4
tinning optional when heat shrinkable solder devices are used
but the optional statement should also include a reminder that
Tinning may add to much solder to the junction making
conformance of a contoured overlapped wire appearance difficult
to maintain. I think vertical positioning of the splice and off
positioning of the splice had something to do with this too.
Change from:
Wires will be formed into splices (other than mesh) and

optional when heat shrinkable solder devices are used.
To:
Wires will be formed into splices (other than mesh)
Wires will be used in heat shrinkable solder devices.
There is no requirement that prohibits modifying

conductors for soldered connections (I have already taken
action to submit for inclusion in A-620B when that effort
starts).
To ensure solder alloys are not mixed and to ensure all
materials in the design are known / defined.
Accept modify; added to

section 3.2; assigned class
requirements as D12D2D3.
7 Apr 10
Accept modify. 7 Apr 10
As written one could have 25%, 50%, 95% or more of the Not accept; there is no
area required to be tinned showing evidence of
consensus for C2 that this is
dewetting/nonwetting pinholes or voids and the wire would an issue. 7 Apr 10
be considered usable for Class 2.
John Kwaak,
CDI Corp
4.4
208.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.4
209.
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.4
210.
When wires are tinned using alloys other than those listed in Close out item from 001E 610E 620B alignment
section 4.1.1.1, the solder used for tinning shall [D1D2D3]
be the same alloy used in the subsequent soldering process. This is in the Feb 2012 draft
<Apr2010> <DLF The tinning or not tinning here agrees
with 001 5.1.3 but is not in 610>
No action needed
<Feb2012>
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.5.1
211.
Change the process indicator (below) to a defect for Classes 2 and

3:
The insulation clearance is greater than 2 wire diameters or 1.5
mm [0.060 in], whichever is greater, but does not permit shorting
to adjacent conductors.
This is a defect birdcaging!
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
4.5.1
212.
On page 4-12, under Process Indicator Class 2, 3 change this to delete

reference to Class 3 and add as a defect condition for class 3.
Resolve conflict between 620 and J-STD-001E, paragraph

5.4.1.1.b since violating the maximum clearance is a defect for
class 3 in 001 but is process indicator in 620.
Accepted with
modification; changed to
A1P2D3 and removed the
words about shorting that
are already in
D1,2,3<Sep2011>
Accepted through other
action.<Sep2011>
Related to pix John provided of solder extruding from heat- Not accept. Move this
shrink splice.
sentence with the second
paragraph to the handbook.
7 Apr 10
Remove optional tinning for heat shrinkable solder devices. Recommendation was not
Was adopted in 620AS final ballot draft.
accepted; it needs to be
optional<Sep2011>
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620A CIT beta
class Apr07
4.6
213.
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.6
214.
insulation overlap defect is 2D, but splice overlap defect is 1D.

These should be consistent.
Acceptable Class 1 <DLF Do we need to add--this is what
610 6.2.3.1 has>
Sleeving/tubing is tight on terminal, but not tight on

wire/cable.


Sleeving/tubing is tight on terminal.
Sleeving/tubing is tight on wire/cable.
Multiple pieces of sleeving overlap each other by at least 3
cable diameters, or 13 mm [0.5 inch], whichever is larger.
Defect Class 2,3 <DLF 610 6.2.3.1 has it as D1,2,3> <

Only the first two bullets are in 001.>
Insulation sleeving is damaged, i.e., split (A), charred
(not shown).
Insulation sleeving overlaps the wire insulation by less
than 2 wire diameters (B).
Insulation sleeving is more than 2 wire diameters from
the point where the connector terminal enters the
connector insert (C).
Insulation sleeve is loose on the terminal (could slide or
vibrate off, exposing more than the allowed amount of
conductor or terminal) (D).
Insulation sleeving prevents movement of floating
contact in the insert, when movement is required.
insulation overlap defect is 2D, but splice overlap defect is 1D.
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Criteria in 4.6 is specific to

sleeves over connectors and
the additional overlap also
provides strain relief. Strain
relief isnt as much concern
on the splices so there is
different criteria.
<April2010>
Accepted with
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Dan Foster,
MDA
4.7
215.

Process Indicator - Class 2 <DLF 001 5.1.2 calls class 2 a
defect. 610 agrees with what is written in 620.>
Defect - Class 3
Wire strands have separation exceeding 1 strand
diameter but do not extend beyond wire insulation
outside diameter.
Accepted with
Defect - Class 2, 3
Wire strands are birdcaged beyond wire insulation

outside diameter.
IPC Staff 07/11
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8
216.
4.8
217.
4.8
218.
4.8
219.
At publication staff to list

all references to stress relief
Add at end of second paragraph:

Aid operators. In final ballot draft of IPC-620AS.
When practical, wires should be placed in ascending order with the
largest on the bottom.
4th paragraph: Replace multistranded with stranded in 2
Stranded is the industry-accepted term.
places.
Add as new 5th, 6th and 7th paragraphs (NR1,D2,3):
These are universal necessary requirements that are not
currently addressed.
Terminals and solder cups shall not be modified to accept
oversize conductors.
Connections to terminals shall have stress relief.
Attachments to terminals that require a wrap may be wrapped
clockwise or counterclockwise (consistent with the direction of
potential stress application). The lead or wire shall continue the
curvature of the dress of the lead/wire and shall not interfere with
the wrapping of other leads or wires on the terminal or overlap
itself or each other.
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Action Completed
<Aug2011>
Clauses: 4.8
4.8.7
6.2.6
6.2.7
15.3.2
17.3.1
17.3.2
Accepted <Sep2011>
Accepted <Sep2011>
Added <Sep2011>
Also aligned 17.3.2 to same
criteria.<Sep2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Yaakov Zissman, 4.8.1
ELTA, IAI
220.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8.1
221.
620AS meeting
4.8.2.1
222.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
4.8.2.1
223.
4.8.2.1
224.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
620AS meeting
4.8.2.1
225.
4.8.2.3
226.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8.2.3
227.
4.8.2.3
228.
IPC staff from

various
4.8.3
229.
Figure 4-19 and Figure 4-42 There is conflict between the criteria
require for wrapping of 180 degree minimum in Figure 4-19, with
4-48 Acceptable 1,2,3 bolt 2 that allows to have wrap less then
180 degree.
Also 4.8.2.1, 4.8.4, 4.8.5
Clauses 4.8.1 and 4.8.2.1 are a defect class 3, if the wire end
overlaps itself. Clauses 4.8.4 and 4.8.5 make this a process
indicator class 2,3. They should all show as defects for class 3.
Add defect Class 3 only
Straight through conductor is not in contact with the base of

the terminal or the previously installed conductor, with
allowance given for insulation thickness.
Target 2n bullet. What is meant be The cut end of the wire
contacts the terminal? This statement is missing leading.
Add to the Defect Class 3,
Terminal modified or posts spread to accept oversized wire.
Wire strands not in conformance with 6.9.3

Add defect:
Wire wrap is less than 180 deg.
Need to resolve the conflict.
OBE by alignment with

001E and 610 E <Sept
2011>
Regardless if they are identified as defects or process

indicators, they should be consistent unless someone can
explain why there are different failure mechanisms.
Accept with mod IPC action

for 620 criteria for terminals
to match 001 and 610 rev E.
Garry to assist. <Sept
2011>
All occurrences of overlap
are now identified as
Defect.<Jan2012>
Accepted,
closed<Feb2012>
Accepted with
Comments highlighted in the draft
Non English speaking ppl that this to literally

Add criteria similar to other terminals.
Accepted to delete second

bullet <Sept 2011>
OBE in beginning of
chapter <Sept 2011>
To match with criteria in 4.9.2. See also 4.9.1, 4.9.2, 4.9.4, OBE in beginning of
4.9.5 comment.
chapter <Sept 2011>
The intro addresses staked or otherwise constrained. The Defect Resolves a conflict.
only has staked. Change Defect to staked or otherwise
constrained.
Delete the last 2 bullets under Target
These are for pierced terminals and 4.8.2.3 is specific to
bifurcated.
Defect, 1, 2, 3. Reword from:
The discussion about component body is a board assembly
When required, the wire is not staked or component body not
issue, not cabling.
bonded to board or adjacent surface or retained by a mounting
device.
to:
When required, the wire is not staked.
And related solder criteria for slotted terminals regarding
End not visible in placement is A1P2D3 but end not visible
discernible end is confusing to users
after soldering is D1D2D3; actually the end can be inside
the slot A1P2 and if not buried still be discernible
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Accepted <Feb2012>
Accepted <Sept 2011>
OBE because we deleted
the bullet
Accepted <Sept2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8.4
230.
Reword first defect bullet from:

Wire wrap less than 90 degrees and wire does not contact 2 nonadjacent sides of the terminal.
to:
Wire does not contact 2 nonadjacent sides of the terminal when
wire wrap is less than 90o.
For Classes 2 and 3, change criteria Wire end overlaps itself
from a process indicator to a defect.
180o or even 90o wrap is not always possible unless this is

what is intended with the first defect bullet. If so, for
clarity it should be reworded as shown. We have flown
very many wires through pierced terminals that were too
large to be bent and were merely in contact with the
opposite sides of the terminal.
To be consistent with other sub-sections in 4.8 (ex:
bifurcated).
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
4.8.4,
4.8.5
231.
4.8.4
232.
D2, 3 2nd bullet incorrect. Pg 3-4 shows this as D1,2,3
Change pg 4-26 to match pg 3-4
4.8.4
233.
Resolve conflict between documents.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
4.8.5
234.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8.6
235.
Revise the wire overlap criteria to reflect J-STD-001E, paragraph

5.4.5, The 620 document does not address >360 degrees and
indicates wire overlaps itself is process indicator for Class 2 and 3
whereas 001 indicates it is a defect.
Revise the wire overlap criteria to reflect J-STD-001E, paragraph
5.4.4, The 620 document does not address >360 degrees and
indicates wire overlaps itself is process indicator for Class 2 and 3
whereas 001 indicates it is a defect.
Add a new defect bullet;
Conductor strands cut or modified to fit into the terminal.
MODIFIED 13Oct2011 during 620AS beta class:
Move wire modification criteria and terminal modification criteria
to 4.8 so that it applies to all terminal types and delete from the
individual terminal criteria. See accepted comment to 4.8.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.8.6
236.
Resolve conflict between documents.
Accepted . IPC action to

add figure 5-13 from 001E
also. <Sept2011>
added to draft <Jan2012>
Accepted<Sep2011>
Requirements are now
aligned to table.<Jan2012>
Resolved through separate
action<Jan2012>
action<Jan2012>
Under Acceptable 1,2,3 it says conductor strands not

Added to 4.8. <Jan2012>
modified This is a back door way of making it a defect
and can be easily overlooked.
Completed<Jan2012>
IPC action to remove wire modification from other

terminal types because it is covered in 4.8 now. Add
statement at beginning of each terminal
Same as 3.2 above.
The operator will
Recommendation was not
not know how many accepted<Jan2012>
For Class 3, replace Table 3-1 criteria with the following, making it the same as 620AS:
strands there will be
in a wire. It is not
Table 3-1 does not apply; there shall be no nicked, scraped or broken wire strands. For plated wires, a
practical to count
visual anomaly that does not expose basis metal is not considered to be strand damage.
strands or to write
this information in a
Smooth indentations, e.g. tooling marks, up to 10% of the conductor diameter that do not expose basis
shop procedure.
metal are not considered to be strand damage.
Same as 620AS
ballot draft.
Defect
Variation in strand length within a strand group that prevent installation to the full depth of the
crimp contact area.
Severed (broken) wire strands.
Deformation exceeding 10% of the diameter of the conductor.
Base metal is exposed.
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NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.8.7
237.
Joseph Elliott,
ESAM, Inc.
4.8.8
238.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.9
239.
4.9
240.
4.9
241.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
4.9.1,
4.9.5
242.
4.9.6
243.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
4.8.7
244.
Add a pointer to Figure 4-42 next to D1,2,3.
It shows a wire contacting 2 nonadjacent sides of each

terminal but there is no stress relief.
Picture moved down. IPC

ACTION TO ADD
ARROW TO
FIGURE<Jan2012>
Added to draft<Jan2012>
IPC Staff: 4.8.8 is related to small diameter--AWG 30 and smaller--"usually" solid and "usually" IPC Action to reply to the
I've got a situation where
submitter that the criteria
we are using stranded 30
has lacquer or other insulation (think magnet wire). The extra turns are because a "typical"
applies to both stranded and
and 32 gage insulated wire installation of these wires is to not remove the insulation but to expect the soldering process to
solid. The key is the wire
melt away areas of the insulation coating material to expose enough wettable surface to get
that is to be soldered to a
diameter in this case. The
sufficient electrical and mechanical connection.
turret terminal. My
30 gauge and 32 gauge
production people seem to
stranded or solid both fall
think that IPC 620, section Whether 4.8.8 would also apply to 30 and 32 AWG STRANDED wire isn't specifically stated,
but stranded wire isn't excluded and the 4.8.8 criteria doesn't specifically say "solid" wire.
under 4.8.8 <Jan2012>
4.8.8 applies to insulated
E-mailed to submitter
wire. My opinion is
A consideration for terminal soldering is to have enough mechanical attachment to assure the wire <Jan2012>
that section 4.8.8 is
for 'solid' wire and therefore is in place during soldering. 30 and 32 AWG stranded wire doesn't have much strength and
without a minimum 180 wrap for Class 2 or one full wrap for Class 3 there is an increased
the wrap requirement is
possibility of movement during the soldering process, particularly during solder freeze and
section 4.8.1.
causing fracture around the wire.
I've added a couple of people to this reply that may be able to weigh in with additional
recommendation and I've also captured this question as a comment against the next revision to
assure that solid/stranded issues are more clearly stated.
Add poor wetting to clause 4.3.1 or change this to non-wetting
Need to use consistent terminology
Add a defect:
Criteria not covered.
Blowholes, pinholes, and voids (where the bottom and all sides are
not visible).
D1,2,3 - Replace poor wetting with dewetting and nonPoor wetting is pretty subjective or maybe add a pointer
wetting
to 4.3.

action <Jan2012>
action <Jan2012>
IPC ACTION Remove

poor etc. wetting defect
from all sections other than
4.3.1.<Jan2012>
Action completed 24 Jan
2012
Add Class 3 defects to sections:
This should be considered a defect, as it is considered a
4.9.1 now 4.8.1.2 modified.
Wrap around joint is less than 180 deg, regardless of solder
defect for the corresponding sections 4.8.1, 4.8.2.1, 4.8.4, 4.9.5 now 4.8.5
coverage.
4.8.5.
modified.<Jan2012>
Delete reliability from A123 and D23.
If something doesnt affect form, fit, or function, reliability Accepted<Jan2012>
isnt affected. Not to mention the analysis were driving by
keeping that word in here.
Fig. 4-41 shows the wire wrapped around the posts of the inside of Fig 4-41 changed to reflect the words of target
Words modified for
the terminals. The target does not mention this. If it is not
bifurcated<Jan2012>
necessary to wrap but pass wire between the posts, the fig. should
be changed.
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Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
4.9.6
245.
On page 4-41 add Class 1 to the defect category.
4.9.6
246.
Add target condition Solder is visible in the contact inspection

hole; when the contact has this feature. Add Class 1, 2 and 3
defect condition if solder is not visible in the inspection hole.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
Micahael Wells,
Carlisle
Interconnect
Technologies
4.9.6
247.
4.9.6
248.
Revise 620, paragraph 4.9.6 to indicate that "Solder shall be

visible in the inspection hole (if one is provided)".
In my opinion, solder buildup on outside of cup affects form, fit,
function for all classes. Clause 1.7 defines function as the major
requirement. If the solder builds up on outside of cup to where
function is impacted (solder bridge or violates minimum electrical
clearance) the it must be defect for all classes.
Committee 06/11 5
249.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
250.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
251.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
252.
Modify 3rd sentence, paragraph 6 on pg 5-1 from:

The requirements of the manufacturer of the terminals supersede
this document.
To The quality requirements of the manufacturer of the terminals
supersede this document.
Add:
The terminal manufacturers recommended tooling should be used
to crimp the terminal. If a terminal is manufactured in accordance
with a military specification or an industry specification (i.e.
MS39029/SAE AS39029), then the crimping tool called out in that
military/industry specification shall be used to crimp the terminal.
If alternate tooling is used, objective evidence shall be available to
show validity of the alternate process.
Add a new second sentence and remove the exception for
crimping solid coaxial wire in the 5th paragraph so the paragraph
reads:
Conductor strands shall not be cut or modified in any manner to
reduce circular mil area to fit a termination. Contacts shall not be
altered to accept oversized wire or an excessive number of
conductors. Conductors shall not be tinned prior to termination,
unless otherwise specified. Solid wire shall not be crimped.
Correct error in 620 for consistency with J-STD-001E,

paragraph 5.5.1.
Some contacts have an inspection hole feature to verify
that solder has reached the bottom of the contact. If such
feature is provided on the contact, one should verify the
solder is visible via the hole to ensure proper solder fill.
Recommended to verify proper solder connection.
The terminal manufacturer can simply require that only

their tooling be used. This would negate the 1st sentence,
paragraph 6, pg 5-1 and would limit the harness mfrs
ability to find the best possible tooling vendor.
To define and control the crimp tooling used.

action <Jan2012>
action <Jan2012>
action <Jan2012>
Accepted<Jan2012>
Intro; proposed content

regarding terminal
manufacturers required
tooling deferred to Sep2011
meeting for final resolution.
Criteria modified and
accepted<Sep2011>
Accepted <Sep2010>

<Sep2010>
Boyd comment-- It has been proven that other tooling can

be just as good if not better than the manufacturers
tooling. Also, this would limit harness manufacturers in
their ability to find the best possible tooling vendor.
Modifying wires was covered, but there is no prohibition
for modifying contacts.
Accepted with
modification. Added the
sentence about contact
Deleted the exception pointing to 13.2.1 for crimping solid modification and retain all
coaxial wires because there should be no crimping of solid classes. <Sep2010>
wires for class 3 at least.
Boyd additional commentthis should only be for class 3
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
620A CIT beta

class Apr07
5.1.3
253.
254.
Add:
Further requirements tha Accepted with
(1) Portions of wires that have been previously crimped in a terminal shall not [N1D2D3] be recrimped are not already covered. modification.<Spe2010>
any other terminal.
(2) Shrinkable sleeving shall not [N1D2D3] be applied as insulation support filler unless required by the
drawing.
Looking for criteria for double crimping operations on stamped
Proposal for the action Dan, Kathy, Rob, and I accepted to
and formed contacts.
come up with words for double crimping.
Criteria added to intro.

<Sep2010>
Add as a stand-alone paragraph in 5:

Terminals shall not [D1D2D3] be re-crimped, or doublecrimped (see Appendix A), unless required as part of a
documented process for the specific terminal.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
Vu Nguyen,
Amphenol
NASA MSFC
Engineering
NASA MSFC
Engineering
Gregg Temkin,
Astronics
5.1.5
255.
5.1.5
256.
Then delete 5.3.4, 3rd bullet under D123 because it

becomes unnecessary.
Add when a bellmouth is present at brush end of crimp. To 1st
If there is no bellmouth on the crimp mechanical strength
sentence under the Acceptable section (Fig 5-23)
can be reduced.
Requirements for Stamped and Formed-Open Barrel-No Insulation Jack to place photos and clean up <Sept 2011>
Crimp are at the end of this comment list.
Pix showing target condition was added to 5.1.3 Conductor
Crimp. Pix showing insulation clearance was added to
5.1.2 Insulation Clearance. Pix showing entry bellmouth
was added to 5.1.4 Crimp Bellmouth.

<June2011>
Accepted with
modification.
Added for committee
review<Jan2012>
Accepted<Feb2012>
Accepted <Sep2010>
5.2
257.
Delete also from 1st sentence.
Unnecessary word.
5.2
258.
5.2
259.
fig 5-32 Add (not shown) or (not visible) at the end of 1.

Entry bellmouth.
Add For un-insulated closed barrel crimp terminals the Insulation
Clearance requirements of section 5.3.1 shall apply. [or those same
requirements could be repeated in section 5.2]
Although the correct area on the terminal is indicated, you Added under insulation
cannot see the entry bellmouth.
<Sep2010>
There is no definition or defect detail in section 5.2 for a
Accepted <Sep2010>
condition where wire insulation is caught in the conductor
crimp area of an un-insulated crimp terminal. This appears
to be an oversight, possibly due to the fact that uninsulated
and insulated terminal requirements are described in the
same section. Insulation Clearance is clearly defined for
Open Barrel terminals (5.1.2), Machined Contacts (5.3.1)
and Soldered Terminations (4.5.1), but it appears to be an
oversight that it was not included for Closed Barrel
terminals.
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Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
5.2
260.
Add the following criteria for CMA buildup:
Not covered for this type of terminal. Some criteria

different than published (as compared to 5.3.5).

<Sep2010>
Where necessary to install more than one wire in a termination

barrel, or adapt an undersized wire or group of wires to a
termination barrel, these adaptations shall be limited to the
combinations and requirements of the drawings. All wires, barrel
adapters, and sleeving used for CMA buildup shall be called out
on the engineering drawing.
Small gage wires shall not be folded back to build up CMA
without specific authorization on an engineering drawing.
When a termination must be completed using an undersized wire,
a filler wire stub may be used to achieve the total CMA required
for the terminal. The gage of the filler stub wire shall be as
specified on the engineering drawing. Filler wire stubs shall be
insulated using a heat shrink sleeve unless otherwise specified on
the engineering drawing. See Figure 5-X.
A length of wire with both ends installed in the termination crimp
barrel may be used to achieve the total CMA required for the
terminal. A shrinkable sleeve and/or ties shall be used to secure
undersize wire to the filler loop. See Figure 5-X.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Les Bogert,
Bechtel Plant
Machinery
5.2.1
5.2.3 now
5.2.1
261.
Termination crimp barrels may be reduced using a crimp barrel

adaptor to accommodate an undersized wire as specified on the
engineering drawing. The maximum allowable gap between the
wire insulation and barrel adapter end shall be one wire diameter.
See Figure 5-X.
Add requirements for 10 and 12 gage wire
262.
Add bullet to Accept criteria: for 12 gage wire and larger the
insulation support must show evidence of crimping, however the
terminal may not secure the insulation.
Add new section for all Classes:
Stamped and Formed Closed
Barrel Without Insulation Support Insulation Clearance
Defect
Insulation is greater than 1 wire diameter from the end of the
entry bellmouth.
Exposed conductor violates minimum electrical clearance.
Insulation enters barrel of terminal.
I have photos and pull test data that show when using a lug Accepted with
part number in accordance with MS25036 spec the
modification. <Apr2011>
terminal does not close all the way around the insulation.
Note that this comment was accepted and is currently in the Accepted to add insulation
620AS final ballot draft.
clearance criteria for
uninsulated terminals as
No specific criteria for uninsulated stamped closed barrel
new 5.2.1 <June2011>
terminals (lugs) is found in 620. The only statement
regarding uninsulated lugs is in 5.2 These criteria are also
applicable to insulated and uninsulated closed barrel
stamped terminals. This is inadequate to define all
aspects of crimping lugs, hence the addition. See below
(section 5.3.1 comment) for why this is 1 wire diameter
and not 2. Note: Im referring to this dimension:
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Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
5.2.4
(new)
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
5.3.1
263.
264.
Add the following in a new section.

For pre-insulated terminations without an insulation support barrel,
the wire shall be bottomed against the metallic crimp barrel inside the
pre-insulated sleeve.
On page 5-20, make the Process Indicator next to figure 5-43
applicable only to Class 2, and for Class 3 add the following
defect:
Defect
Insulation is greater than 1 wire diameter from the end of the

contact barrel.
New criteria not covered already.

this recommendation
because it isnt inspectable.
<June2011>
Note that this comment was accepted and is currently in the Committee did not agree to
this recommendation.
Change criteria from 2 wire diameters to 1 wire diameter. <Sep2010>
This is to tighten requirements and to ensure this process
indicator condition does not allow such product to escape.
This makes the first defect on page 5-21 redundant for Class 3.
Remove this defect for class 3.
620A CIT beta

class Apr07
Dave Kelly,
Daniels Mfg
5.3.3
265.
5.3.4
266.
And add the following defects for Class 3:
Exposed conductor violates minimum electrical clearance.
Insulation enters barrel of terminal.

change from Conductor Location might be better Conductor
Insertion
620A: defect for class 2 & 3 if the crimp deforms the

inspection window.
Accepted with mod

<Sep2010>`
From Dave Kelly: It is not uncommon, in a few
cases for the crimp indents to deform the contact site agree that deformation of
hole (plating weep hole). It is the design objective to the inspection window
achieve a crimp location that doesn't touch this area, should be allowed for
Classes 2 or 3. The
but it sometimes is necessary when many contact
consensus is that set-up and
configurations fit into one positioner, as does the
process control will
TH1A (M22520/1-02). Also, the tolerance on the
preclude this problem.
location of the hole, in some cases is the reason this <Sep2010>
happensI have copied Jack Crawford (IPC) and

Lyle Fanning (WHMA) on this e-mail to inform
them that this is a part of the WHMA/IPC-620A that
needs to be changed on next revision. Deforming the
site hole on the contact needs to be allowed, but not
the preferred condition.
Erik S. Gregory,
Three Arrows
Corporation
5.3.5
267.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
5.3.5
268.
Filler wire:
Blue Arrow (upper): Shows proper wire position, with very little
insulation showing
Red Arrow (lower): Shows visible filler wire extending less than
one wire diameter outside contact barrel.
Defect descriptions are backward for figures 5-66 and 5-67.
IPC action to use this pix as

acceptable <SEP2010>
Added <Feb2011)
To be corrected next
version.<Sep2010>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
5.3.5
269.
Change Defect Class 2,3 first bullet from:
Fill conductor extends beyond the insulation of the primary

wire.
To:
Fill conductor extends beyond the insulation of the primary

wire, but does not violate electrical clearance and the exposed
conductor does not extend above the top of the connector
housing surface.
Change Defect Class 1,2,3 from:
The flair or splay of any conductor used extends past or

exceeds the contact diameter
To:
The flair or splay of any conductor used extends past or

exceeds the contact diameter, but does not violate electrical
clearance.
Erik Gregory,
Three Arrows
Corp
5.3.5
270.
1. I've attached a Power Point slide showing what our customer

considers a rejection, claiming that the filler wire extends past the
insulation of the primary wire. [Note that this photo is greatly
enlarged - the difference is barely discernable at actual size.]
The filler wire is visible at the entry to the barrel - in fact it was
snipped off just outside the barrel. The filler wire doesn't extend
more than one primary wire diameter outside the contact barrel.
The primary wire itself was stripped to prevent insulation from
being in the contact barrel - the act of crimping causes the
insulation to be pushed slightly past the end of the filler wire.
In short, we need some kind of tolerance for production. Consider
changing IPC-620 to allow filler wire to extend no more than one
primary wire diameter outside the contact barrel (instead of not
extending past the insulation of the primary wire).
When CMA buildup is required some criteria should be

relaxed to reduce costs and simplify manufacturability.
When insulation clearance is small, it makes it very
difficult to trim the filler wire even to the contact surface
without splaying the filler conductor or damaging the
primary wire. The smaller the wire the more challenging it
becomes.
Fill conductor
recommendation accepted
with modification.
relaxing the flair or splay
criteria. <Sep2010>
If the primary wire is large then the insulation clearance

can be larger thus making it easer to meet the current
requirements.
If the insulation clearance for class 3, of the primary wire
can very from visible clearance to one wire diameter then
the filler wire should also be allowed to very using the
same criteria even though the filler wire extends past the
insulation of the primary wire as long as there is no
violation of electrical clearance.
I dont understand the failure mechanism that may be
associated with the conductor overlap of the conductor
unless:
1. The wire violates electrical clearance.
2. The splayed wire strands violate electrical clearance and
they cant be moved sufficient to allow an extraction tool
to be used in the event a contact requires removal.
3. The overlap of the insulation prevents the sealing
properties of a connector that is required to be sealed.
1. In IPC-620, Section 5.3.5, you've got a series of photos This criteria was modified.
depicting defects while using filler wire to build up to the
<Sep2010>
correct wire diameter in machined contacts. One picture
shows filler wire extending past the insulation of the
primary wire, and the defect verbiage says a defect has
occurred if this condition exists.
2. Your photo depicting this condition shows a primary
wire that's probably already a defect because more than one
wire diameter is exposed before the insulation starts; then
the filler wire extends out of the contact for about 3
insulation diameters. I can understand why your photo
example is a problem.
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Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
IPC staff
6.1.4
271.
Fig. 6-12 Strain relief installed backwards
Change/amend Fig. 6-12
6.1.5
272.
A1,2,3 Remove the words of the cable
6.2.3
273.
discrete wire termination overhang states that the criteria are not
applicable to pass-through IDC connectors. I searched 620A and
that term isn't used any place else.
The test questions have already been corrected. Remove

the words for the standard.
Pictures provided by Brett Miller for Rev B; need criteria
Donald Alley,
Terumo
Cardiovascular
Systems
6.2.6
274.
Change "Deformation of the connector body due to wires with

oversize insulation" to "Deformation of the connector body that
affects form, fit, function or reliability".
620A CIT beta

class Apr07
6.2.6
275.
next to Fig 6-36 last bullet 6.2.3 next to fig 6-23 could be worded
exactly the same, but one is A1,2,3 and the other is A2,3; could
they both be A1,2,3
Mel Parrish, STI

Electronics
6.2.6
276.
It should not matter why the connector body became

deformed, whether improper insulation size, excessive
insertion force, etc. If the final assembly is deformed and it
affects fit (insertion into its mating connector", how it got
that way is irrelevant.

<Sep2010>
Accepted<Sep2010>
ACTION: Brett Miller will
develop criteria for
committee review
<Sep2010>
New criteria added as 6.2.7.
IPC ACTION to renumber
all following.<Sep2011>
Completed<Oct2011>
Accepted <Jan2012>
Accepted with mod; leader
edit <Jun2012>
ACTION: Steve Fribbins

will develop combined
6.2.3 & 6.2.5 criteria for
committee review
<Sep2010>
There was no consensus to
change.<Sep2011>
Accepted <Feb2012>
Defect 1,2,3 bullet #9

As is states an acceptable condition.
Should be a Defect if less than 50%...
Saeed Mogadam, 7
Stapla
277.
Bullet #8 has a problem also.

Saeed provided a PPT presentation with additional ultrasonic
welding info
ACTION: Brett Miller will

develop criteria for
committee review
<Sep2010>
ACTION: IPC to send PPT
file to Brett Miller
Sent Feb2011
Consensus to close this item
until additional
recommendations are
provided.<Sep2011>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Jeannette Plante,
NASA GSFC
278.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
279.
Splices shall be staggered to minimize buildup of the wire bundle

diameter.
Add caution to stager spliced sections to prevent damage

due to buildup and to avoid splices along sections where a
breakout may apply stress to the harness.
There shall be no splices within two harness diameters of a
[ref. para 8739.4 para 19.3.3 and .5
breakout.
SEE 15.2.1.2.2
15.2.1.3
15.2.2
Tighten
Change to: (at least for Class 3)
requirements.
Splices shall not be used to repair broken or damaged conductors without User approval prior to the repair. Note that this is in
the 620AS ballot.
Splices shall not be placed within two harness diameters of a breakout, in bends, or where they may be
exposed to tension, flexure, or other stresses.

<Sep2010>

<Sep2010>
Splices shall be staggered within specified design limits.
620AS meeting
280.
620AS meeting
8.1
281.
IPC Staff
8.1.1
282.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
8.1
283.
When using heat shrinkable devices, they should not be used near optics or other sensor devices. Remaining
flux residues can contaminate these devices, e.g. from outgassing.
Delete last paragraph of intro Wire bulges will not pierce the
sleeving under normal circumstances. Wire peaks may pierce the
sleeving under normal circumstances. This is in conflict with
subsequent requirement.
Add:
Pick up reference to wire prep and material requirements.
Requirements in Clauses 3, 4.1 through 4.4, 4.5.2 and 16.2 are
applicable to soldered wire splices.
Check D1,2,3 bulletdoesnt seem to be a defect.
There are sharp points or projections covered by sleeving.

Change to: (at least for Class 3)
To ensure solder alloys
are not mixed and to
Stranded wires shall be tinned when wires will be formed into splices (other than mesh splices, see ensure all materials in the
8.1.1) or when heat shrinkable solder devices are used. Sleeving shall conform to the splice contour design are known /
and have a snug fit over the wire splice area and wire insulation.
defined. To remove
optional tinning for heat
shrinkable solder devices.
Solder used for tinning shall be the same alloy that will be used in subsequent soldering processes
(see 4.4).
Was adopted in 620AS
final ballot draft.
Solder shall wet all elements of the termination forming a visible solder fillet joining the wires of
the splice. Individual wire strands should remain discernible.
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Accepted<Feb2012>
Accepted<Feb2012>
Accepted to modify intro
and D bullets.<Feb2012>
<Sep2010>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
IPC Staff 06/11
8.1.x
284.
Bullets in 8.1.1 through 8.1.4.1 A1,2,3 should be identical in

content and order except for items unique to that splice. They are
not consistent in Rev A. Delete the shall statement Solder shall
wet and put it in the acceptability bullets for each item to retain
the overall 620 format.
Edits accepted<Sep2011>
D1,2,3 recommendations also added.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.1.4
285.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
8.1.4.1
286.
Yaakov Zissman,
ELTA, IAI
Finn Skaanning, 8.1.4.1
SQC
NASA MSFC
8.1.4.2
Engineering
Barry Morris,
ART
8.1.5
287.
288.
289.
Recommendation added to September 2011 draft for committee

review.
Add 2 new last sentences for a requirement that choosing whether
or not to wrap a lap splice is not at the discretion of the technician
for class 3:
From:
While overwrapping of a lap splice with a smaller diameter wire,
sometimes referred to as a lash splice, does not provide a
significant increase in strength to the connection, it may facilitate
forming the splice. The number and spacing of turns used to hold
the lapped wires in place during soldering is optional.
To:
While overwrapping of a lap splice with a smaller diameter wire,
sometimes referred to as a lash splice, does not provide a
significant increase in strength to the connection, it may facilitate
forming the splice. The number and spacing of turns used to hold
the lapped wires in place during soldering is optional. For Class 3
products, the option to wrap a lap splice or not is at the design
level. Lap splices shall (NE1,2, D3) be performed as indicated on
the engineering documentation.
D1, 2, 3 2nd bullet. All other types of splices have bulges as P1, 2,
3. Why is lap splice different?
For most Class 3 products, it is critical to know the as-built Accepted with modification
configuration of an item. Choosing whether to lash or not <Sep2010>
should not be at the discretion of the assembly technician.
Change lap splice bulges to P1, 2, 3 to reflect the other

splices.
Accepted <Sep2010>
Defect descriptions next to figure 8-18 on page 8-8, is in conflict

with page 8-6 last sentence Solder shall wet all elements of
Soldered Splices Lap Insulation Opening (Window) Delete the These are specific to heat shrinkable solder devices and are
bullets addressing solder performs and meltable sealing rings.
covered in the following section (8.1.5).

<Sep2010>
<Sep2010>
This should be before the soldering requirements for lapped

splices (8.1.4.1), and second, it should not have any soldering or
sleeving requirements in it.
The first acceptable bullet states:
Wires overlap for at least 3 conductor diameters
Suggest this should read:
Wires overlap for at least 3 wire diameters
Accepted with
modification; changed
8.1.4.1 to conductor
diameters<Sep2011>
I will provide samples without using heat shrinkable

devices if needed.
Consistency with 8.1.4.1
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NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.1.5
290.
Add a new bullet defect:

Solder has flowed beyond the meltable sealing rings or has
extruded beyond the end of the heat shrinkable sleeving.
Add:
The thermal indicator is only an aid for deciding when to stop
heating. Its presence or absence in the installed part should not be
the reason for rejection or acceptance of the installation.
Add to Acceptable for all Classes:
Sleeve is formed tightly onto the lead and the cable.
Add to Defect for all Classes:
Sleeve is not formed tightly onto the lead and the cable.
Under defects, change from 2 wire diameters to 1 wire diameter.
(For both Insulation gap and conductor extension).
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
8.1.5
291.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
8.1.5
292.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
8.2.1
293.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.1
294.
A1,2 P3 From:
Crimp not centered but bellmouth is evident.
To:
Crimp not centered but bellmouth is evident and ends of all
conductors are visible.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.1
295.
D2, 3 From:
Heat shrinkable sleeve does not overlap wire insulation on
both ends at least 1 wire diameter/bundle.
To:
Heat shrinkable sleeve does not overlap wire insulation on
both ends at least 1 wire/bundle diameter.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
8.2.1
296.
It was brought to my attention in a 620 class yesterday, that the

second bullet in the A 1,2,3 and the statement in A 1,2, PI, 3 are
much the same, not much of a distinction between the two. I
looked at the current DRAFT and found little improvement. My
proposal is to (keep it simple) delete A 1,2, PI, 3 and replace bullet
2 in the A 1,2,3 with the modified DRAFT statement of A 1,2,
PI, 3.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.2
297.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.2
298.
T1,2,3, last bullet from:

Meltable sealing rings have flowed.
To:
Meltable sealing rings, when present, have flowed.
A1,2,3
The 2nd and 4th bullets are redundant.
Following up on a comment I hope was submitted by

another reviewer. I couldnt find the email, but Jack has a
good picture of the defect.
Based on discussions with Raychem (manufacturer of
solder sleeves). Avoid inspectors rejecting solder sleeves
that are acceptable.
Accepted <Sep2010>
This requirement is missing. From Raychem

documentation.
Accepted <Sep2010>
Note that this comment was accepted and is currently in the

Change criteria from 2 wire diameters to 1 wire diameter.
It is necessary to see the end of the wire, particularly in an
off-centered crimp to have assurance that the wire is fully
captured in the crimp area.

<Sep2010>
It is the diameter of the wire OR bundle that drives

the overlap requirement.

<Sep2010>
Acceted and added defect

1,2,3<Sep2010>
Resolved by separate action

to another comment
<Sep2010
Accepted with
Sealing rings are not on all sleeving, so we should

not imply they are always there.
Accepted<Sep2010>
Accept modify changed

first bullet to state both ends
and deleted fourth
bullet<Sep2010>
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A1,2,3 5th bullet from:
Heat shrinkable sleeve ends are sealed to the wire insulation
(no wire strands are exposed).
To:
Heat shrinkable sleeve ends are sealed to the wire insulation
(no wire strands are exposed) when heat shrinkable sleeving
has sealing rings
Sealing rings are not on all sleeving so we should not Accepted<Sep2010>

imply they are always there.
Not sure I like my proposed words, but you get the
idea.
A1 P2,3 from:
Sealing rings are not on all sleeving so we should not
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.2
299.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.2
300.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
8.2.2
301.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
8.2.2
302.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
8.2.2
303.
A1, 2, 3 1st bullet arrows are showing wire NOT flush with the
wire stop.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
IPC Staff
8.2.2
304.
8.2.3
305.
Jeannette Plante,
NASA GSFC
8.2.3
306.
A1, 2, 3 bullets 2&4 define two separate dimensions. <two &

equal to and <two. What is correct?
The shall words in this new clause need Class designations.
Splicing Methods
Add Wire In-Line Junction Devices (Jiffy Junctions)
Matt Kubiak,
Ball Aerospace
9.1.1
307.
When looking into the requirements of M24308 connector

interfaces, our analyses have shown that the flush to .030 below
requirement is restrictive and can be opened up a bit. We use +/.030 as a criteria.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
9.1.3
NEW
308.
Proposed addition for Hardware Mounting Retaining Clips

included at end of comment list
Accepted<Sep2010>
imply they are always there.

Heat shrinkable sleeve is not centered yet sleeve ends are
sealed to the wire insulation.
To:
Heat shrinkable sleeve with sealing rings is not centered but
sleeve ends are sealed to the wire insulation.
D1,2,3 last bullet from:
Conductors twisted together before insertion into the contact.
To:
Multiple conductors twisted together before insertion into the
contact.
Under defect, change from 2 wire diameters to 1 wire diameter.
(For Insulation gap.)
It could be interpreted by some that a single conductors

strands (which are twisted) is a defect.
Accepted<Sep2010>
Note that this comment was accepted and is currently in the

Change criteria from 2 wire diameters to 1 wire diameter.
Either the wording is intended to be the same as target &
the picture needs to be changed or the wording needs to be
changed to say NOT flush.
Clarification required
Accepted<Sep2010>
A1,2,3 first bullet words

modified <Sep2010>
Fixed<Sep2010>
Fixed <Feb2012>
Wire In-line junctions should be acknowledged as a viable

means of splicing.
[ref. para 8739.4 para 19.4]
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Criteria from 620AS added

to the draft for committee
review.<Sep2010>
Marshall SFC to research
connectors and provide a
recommended
tolerance.<Sep2010>
Criteria modified
<Sep2011>
Accepted to add <Sep2010>
IPC ACTION TO INSERT
INTO DRAFT<SEP2010>
Added Feb2011
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
NASA MSFC
Engineering
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
9.1.4
309.
9.1, 9.2
310.
9.2.1
311.
Accepted with
This was encountered by both the International Space
Station
and
Solid
Rocket
Booster
programs.
If
the
teeth
are
Insert a paragraph to address false mating of connector accessories
not
fully
engaged
prior
to
tightening,
the
force
required
for
that use teeth to interlock mating surfaces for Class 3:
vertical movement required to fully engage the teeth can be
overcome by the radial force of the torquing process. This
When the connector/backshell/accessory uses teeth to interlock the leaves the accessory susceptible to coming loose during
mating surfaces, the connector assembly procedures shall
normal handling, or certainly during any kind of
[N1N2D3] include a process that ensures the teeth are fully
mechanical shock or vibration testing. It also creates an
engaged prior to tightening. Figure 9-Xa shows a partial
opportunity for open or intermittent shield connections.
connection where the alignment teeth are not fully engaged. Figure
9-Xb shows an acceptable mating.
Add a new Interlocking Mating Surfaces
Figure 9-Xa Incomplete Mating

Figure 9-Xb Acceptable Mating
Add:
When torque requirements are established, see 17.2.
To better control the torque value, if none is specified. To

better control the torquing process. See comment on 17.2.
Accepted, placed in intro

<Sep2010
Move use of spacers requirement from 15.3.2 to this section:

Add to Acceptable Class 1,2,3:
This requirement is in the wrong section in A-620A. the

requirement addresses the use of spacers and is appropriate <Sep2010>
If present, spacers are mounted on both ears of the backshell in 9.2.1, not in shield jumper wire attachment.
Ive attempted to clarify the published words, but not sure I
and are on the same side of each ear on both sides of the
succeeded. Feel free to wordsmith.
backshell.
Add to Defect Class 1,2,3

If spacers are required, they are not present, not mounted on
both ears of the backshell, and are not on the same side of
each ear on both sides of the backshell.
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Blen Talbot, L-3
Communications
9.2.1
312.
Add a defect Class 1,2,3
Splice or ferrule located under the backshell clamp.

Add:
Build-up material shall not be used unless specified on the
drawing(s).
Change Wire length is excessive (A) from Process Indicator
Class 2, 3 to Process Indicator Class 2, Defect Class 3
May provide uneven pressure on wire bundle causing cold

flow, wire stress or shorting.
Note that this was accepted for 620AS ballot draft.
9.2.1
313.
9.2.2.1,
9.2.2.2
314.
9.3
315.
Fig. 9-14 is really target & needs to be moved up the pg.
Move fig. as explained in IG pg S9-21
9.3
316.
Add a note to the beginning of this section indicating that not all
boots will be tight on the cable or Harness sleeving or jacket.
Boot may not have the capability to fit over the connector
adapter and shrink to the cable jacket size
To better control the filler / build-up materials.

Tighten requirements.
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Accepted <Sep2010>
<Sep2010>
Accepted<Sep2010>
Moved next to Target for
next publication<Sep2010>
There is no existing defect
if the sleeving to be tight on
the cable. Committee did
not agree to add this.
<JUNE2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Communications
317.
Add a bullet to the Acceptable Class 1,2,3

Boot not tight on cable sleeving/jacket (non-adhesive lined boot)
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
9.3.1
318.
9.3.2
319.
9.4.2
320.
Sleeving and Boots Position

Proposed additional and modified criteria put into the June 2011
draft.
Sleeving and Boots Bonding
draft.
Chipping is damage and needs to be evaluated and dispositioned.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
9.4.3
321.
Clarify the difference between the two bullets under D1,2,3
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
9.4.3
322.
Cuts, fractures, tears are damage and need to be evaluated and

dispositioned
Boot or boot material may not always be tight on the

sleeving/jacket
Accepted<Sep2011>
Chips would be contamination
Figure 9-28 any chipping should be a defect for Class 3
I honestly dont know the difference between the two, so I

dont know what to suggest. It seems to me that the 1st
bullet is a subset of the 2nd bullet.
Cuts, tears could trap contamination or propagate during
testing
Figure 9-31 any cut, fracture or tear should be a defect for
Class

Communications
323.

this recommendation
<Sep2011>
Accepted with
modification<Sep2011>
Change the second paragraph to say the following:

Clarifies the intent of the second paragraph.
When contacts are provided with a connector, all locations shall
be filled. Contacts for unused locations are not crimped unless
required for insertion. When contacts are a separate item on the
parts list, only documented locations are filled. Connectors that are
designed with coax contacts are exempt from the fill requirements
unless specified on the documentation.
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ACTION: Richard Rumas,

Vu Nguyen and Chris Olson
to develop additional
proposal for committee
review <Sep2010>
accepted<Sep2011>
Accepted<Sep2011>
ACTION: Richard Rumas,
Vu Nguyen and Chris Olson
to develop additional
proposal for committee
review <Sep2010>
accepted<Sep2011>
Not accepted committee did
not agree with changing due
to the fact that if filling is
required it must be on the
drawing June 2011
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
NASA MSFC
Engineering
9.5
9.5
324.
325.
Yaakov Zissman, 9.5

ELTA, IAI
326.
Cindy Mathieson, 9.5.2

Connector
Technology Inc.,
327.
Les Bogert,
Bechtel
328.
10
Add after first paragraph:

1. Contacts should be installed with the manufacturers recommended tooling.
To better ensure that the contacts are

installed properly. Also, the 100%
addition is because some suppliers
Add:
think that sampling is appropriate /
2. Contact retention testing shall be performed on 100 percent of all contacts. Specific allowed since 100% is not explicitly
contact retention testing requirements are found in section 19.7.5.
stated.
1. accepted.
2. accepted.
3. Deferred to HDBK-620
<Sep2010>
Add at end of section:

3. Note: Some connectors are supplied with pins and plugs (i.e. sealing plugs), and
drawings rely solely on the connector part number on the parts list to specify these
parts (i.e. there are no separate part numbers for the pins and plugs). Installation of
pins and plugs into unused contact locations should be specified on the documentation
even if the parts are supplied with the connector.
1st paragraph, 2nd sentence. Change from:
Recommended to add so readers dont associate restraining Accepted<Sep2010>
Verification shall be accomplished prior to addition of any
devices with only mechanical connector accessories.
restraining devices.
To:
Verification shall (D1,2,3) be accomplished prior to addition of
any restraining devices, including potting or molding.
The requirement for: " unused contact locations shall be filled with
contacts and/or plugs" must be mandatory for Class 3 and
specially for soft face connector core, and when the design require
potting of the wires harness.
This requirement is mandatory in military and aerospace

standards such as AS-50881, replaces the MIL-W-5088 for
military wiring. In addition, the filling plugs will prevent
Blow through of the potting material.

agree with this
recommendation for every
Class 3 user. If filling is
required it must be on the
drawings.<Sep2010>
The committee discussed
this and feels that the
sealing plug should be
visible even if the plug is
short. The commenter is
invited to share pictures of
short plugs that are hard to
see for additional
consideration.<Sep2010>
In section 9.5.2 Installation of Sealing Plugs Figure 9-40 shows

the correct installation of Sealing Plugs. I have recently been
informed from our Inventory Manager that the Industry has
changed across the board to the use of Short Sealing Plugs.(e.g.
Part # MS27488-22-2) The Long ones(e.g. Part # MS2748822-1) are no longer available. Apparently there is a New
revision on the part # -Rev. N (which is the short one) but, the
previous Rev. M (Long) is still available. I am confused. The
problem I am encountering with this is that in using the Short
ones they are not easily visible during Inspection. Can you tell me
if or how this will change the acceptability criteria or is it a
concern at all?
Revise the third sub-paragraph of section 10 on page 10-1 to add
Currently the paragraph only talks about shelf life. Pot life Proposals added for
reference to pot life.
should be added for consistency with J-STD-001E,
material handling in section
paragraph 10.
1.<Sep2010>
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Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10
329.
Introductory paragraph:
Add the following:
This section addresses two distinct types of component encapsulation using plastic and polymer materials:
Over-molding of components with thermoplastic materials
Potting of components with thermoset materials

Thermoplastic over-molding is basically a two-step process in which a component such as a populated
connector is first introduced into an inner-mold die and inner-molded with a thermoplastic material. The
inner-molded component is then introduced into an over-mold die and over-molded with a thermoplastic
material selected specifically for the end use application. Automated molding equipment provides the
necessary high temperatures and pressures required to soften and subsequently inject the thermoplastic
materials into the die cavities.
Thermoset over-molding is basically a single step, relatively low pressure and temperature process in
which the component is introduced into a mold die and is selectively encapsulated with a mixed two-part
thermoset epoxy resin.
Thermoplastic over-molding is a common solution in benign medical, industrial, commercial,
communications, IT infrastructure and other electronics environments where flexibility, strain relief,
environmental stability and superior cosmetic criteria are important. Thermoset potting is widely used in
extremely harsh environments and operating conditions such as the modern battlefield.
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Added the statement

addressing two types of
encapsulation. Explanation
added to draft with final
decision to add deferred
until the HDBK-620 picks it
up.<Jan2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10
330.
10.1.1
331.
10.1.1
332.
10.1.1
333.

ELTA, IAI
334.
(new) Add new section for Adhesives, Potting Materials, and

Other Polymers
There is no section currently for this topic. The text was

accepted on 620AS ballot draft.
A mix record shall be created for each mixed batch of multi-part

polymers used. At a minimum, this record shall include the date
mixed, manufacturers part number and date/lot code, shelf-life
expiration date (of all parts of the mix), and the mix ratio for all
constituents used.
For one-part polymers, the manufacturers part number and
lot/date code, and shelf life expiration date shall be documented.
Materials shall be cured in accordance with a documented cure
schedule and within the thermal limitations of the hardware.
Objective evidence of full cure for each batch of material shall be
documented. A witness sample may be used for this verification.
If used, non-liquid fillers (e.g., thickening agents, thermal
property enhancers, etc) shall be treated to remove detrimental
moisture and other volatiles.
Equipment used for processing (e.g., measuring viscosity,
mixing, applying, curing, etc.) silicone based polymers shall not
be used for processing non-silicone based polymers (e.g.,
urethane, epoxy, etc).
Non-porous containers and mixing tools shall be used.
Containers and mixing tools shall be selected such that their use in
combination cannot introduce contamination into the mix, e.g., a
metal stirrer can scrape shavings from a plastic container.
Note: Specific criteria regarding application and/or acceptance
requirements are included where applicable throughout this
document.
Change from Mold Fill- Initial to Mold Fill-Inner

<Jan2011>
Accepted<Jan2011>
If this is accepted it will apply to all similar uses in this chapter.

Add bullet to Target 1,2,3
No flow lines
Accepted<Jan2011>
Delete D1,2,3 bullet:
Voids with sharp edges.

related to applied shielding
and only Classes 2,3.
<Jan2011>
Figure 10-3 Change the criteria to Acceptable Class 1,2 and Defect The description of those Bullets 2 & 3 are already defects for Class 3. The task group
Class 3
anomalies in the
could not identify conditions where float wires or cracks on
connector potting can
inner fill will be a failure mechanism. If the commenter feels
not be acceptable for
that mold void criteria for Class 3 should be more restrictive
high reliability products. the comment should be resubmitted to that specific bullet and
provide supportive data.<Jan2011>
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Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.1
335.
Replace 620A Figure 10-1 with new Good Inner Mold 6b.jpg
10-1; 10-2 Accept modify

bring in this picture and
keep the existing have both
Jun 2011
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
10.1.1
336.
Replace 620A Figure 10-3 with new Good Inner Mold 4b.jpg.
Add arrow and key 1. Wire float
10.1.1
337.
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.1
338.
Replace 620A Figure 10-4 with new Good Inner Mold 2.jpg.
Add arrow and key 1. Sleeve float. Dont reference the visible
shield float (foil).
Replace 620A Figure 10-6 with new Incomplete Inner Fill
1b.jpg
10.1.2
339.
Replace 620A Figure 10-7 with new Good Outer Fill 1b.jpg
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
340.
Replace 620A Figure 10-9 with new Good Outer Fill 2b.jpg
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
341.
Add new Molding Bad Outer Sink 1b.jpg (place as first picture
next to D1,2,3)
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
342.
Add key to 620A Figure 10-16: 1. Incomplete material fill.
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
343.
Add new Molding Bad Outer Sink 2b.jpg (placement to be

determined)
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
344.
Add key to 620A Figure 10-17: 1. Incomplete material fill.
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
10.1.2
345.
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.2
346.
It appears as if we have some pictures in the molding section

mislocated or the criteria. 10.1.2 Molding - Mold fill - Final
(cont.) A1,2, D3 should only apply to Figure 10-13, so the criteria
should be moved down the page adjacent to Figure 10-13. The A
1,2,3 on the previous page also applies to Figures 10-11 & 10-12.
Change from Mold Fill- Final to Mold Fill-Outer
10.1.2
347.
If this is accepted it will apply to all similar uses in this chapter.

Delete 620A Figure 10-8
Replace 620A Figure 10-2 with new Good Inner Mold 7b.jpg
Pictures selected
<Sep2011>
Accepted<Jan2011>
Accepted to delete 620A
Fig 10-8
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.4
348.
Change A1 P2 to make it A1,2,3.

<Jan2011>

ELTA, IAI
349.
If this is accepted, D3 any blow-hole would need to be deleted and

the 620A D1,2 would become D1,2,3
Figure 10-20 Add Defect Class 3 to the figure 10-20.
Blow through of potting material even not on an electrical
mating surface can degrade the operational for connecting
or openings of the connector.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.5
NOW
10.1.4
350.
Add new Picture2.jpg (position to be determined) and add this

text to new Figure: Connector misalignment exceeds 10 degrees
from perpendicular.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.5
NOW
10.1.4
10.1.5
NOW
10.1.4
351.
Replace 620A Figure 10-27 with new Picture8.jpg. Add this text
to new Figure: Contact height does not meet specification
352.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.5
NOW
10.1.4
353.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.6
now
10.1.2.2
354.
Change A1,2,3 bullet from:
Any variation in contact height or alignment that does not

compromise the electrical or physical function of the
connector, meets requirements of drawing or specification.
To:
Any variation in contact height or alignment that meets

requirements of drawing or specification.
Change D1,2,3 bullet from:
Any variation in contact height or alignment that

compromises the electrical or physical function of the
connector.
To:
Any variation in contact height or alignment that does not

meet requirements of drawing or specification.
Add new Picture4.jpg position to be determined.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.6
355.
Criteria was modified but

does not include this
recommendation.
<Jan2011>
This section is
terminal/contact position,
not connector position.
Where should this
go?<June2011>
Added to 10.1.4 <Jan2012>
Criteria added<Sep2011>
Accepted <Jan2011>
Accepted <Jan2011>
Change T1,2,3 from:
Cable jacket, insulation, sleeve, boot is round with no deformations or damage.
Molded material conforms to the entire circumference of the cable jacket when required by drawing or
specification.
Molded material completely captures the connector body and wire, sleeving or cable jacket.
53
IPC action Crop existing

10-31 in target, add this
new pix to acceptable
<June2011> new picture
Added as replacement to
10-31 to September 2011
draft
through entire clause.
<Jan2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.6
356.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.1.6
357.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
10.1.6
now
10.1.2.2
10.1.7
now
10.1.5
10.1.7
now
10.1.5
10.1.7
now
10.1.5
10.1.8
358.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
359.
Change 620A A1 and A2,3 criteria from:

Molding captures 75% of the circumference of the wire or cable jacket.

Acceptable - Class 2,3
Molding captures the entire circumference of the cable jacket, insulation, sleeve or boot.
To:
Molding captures and conforms to the entire circumference of the cable jacket, insulation, sleeve or boot.
Change 620A D1, D2,3 and D1,2,3 from:
Defect - Class 1
Molding captures less than 75% of the circumference of the wire or cable jacket.
Defect - Class 2,3
Molding captures less than the entire circumference of the wire or cable jacket.
Molding material that does not adhere to the entire circumference of the connector body.
Molded material does not adhere to the circumference of the wire or cable jacket when required by drawing
or specification.
Wire, sleeving or cable jacket pulled out (pop-out) of molding.
Any gaps between molded material and cable jacket, insulation, sleeve or boot.
To:
Molding captures less than the entire circumference of the wire or cable jacket.
Molding material does not conform to the entire circumference of the connector body when required by
drawing or specification.
Wire, sleeving or cable jacket pulled out (pop-out) of molding.
Any gaps between molded material and cable jacket, insulation, sleeve or boot, which expose any
conductive material or components which must be fully encapsulated.
Needs definition of Gaps. If molding captures 75 to 99% of the Add definition of gaps and ensure the criteria is correct
circumference of the wire or cable jacket is A1. However if there
are any gaps it D1, 2, 3
Add bullet to A1,2,3
Flash is securely bonded to molded surface.

<Jan2011>

<Jan2011>
Accepted with
modification<Jan2011>
Accepted with
modification. <Jan2011>
360.
Add descriptive text to 620A Figure 10-36: Flash is bonded

securely.
Not accepted <Jan2012>
361.
Delete 620A Figures 10-37 and 10-38 because they are not
relevant to the flash criterion.
Accepted<Jan2012>
362.
Change D1,2,3 bullet from:
Knit lines (flow front).

To:
Chill marks/knit lines (flow front) if the depth exceeds 25%

of the mold material thickness.

to 20%. <Jan2011>
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Blen Talbot, L-3
Communications
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
IPC staff
10.1.12
363.
Delete the entire section (Rework)
10.2.1
364.
10.2.2
365.
10.2.2
366.
Potting - Filling
draft.
Potting Fit to Wire or Cable
draft.
D2, 3 any exposed conductors is already defined above as D1
11
367.
IPC staff from

various
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
11.2.2
368.
10.2.3
369.
10.2.4
(new)
370.
Rework is outside the scope of this document.
Accepted<Jan2012>
Accepted with
Accepted with
Editorial changes
made<Jan2011>
Accepted<Feb2012>>
Previously it was accepted to refer wire measuring tolerance back

to cable tolerance Table 1. However, because of words in 11.1.2
intro its still confusing. In placing pix and reviewing staff
recommends additional reorganization. Take measuring tolerance
table out of cable measuring and put in the intro. Organization
would be as below; these changes have been made in the February
2012 draft for committee review.
11 Change section from Cable Assemblies and Wires [to]
Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires
11.1 Measuring Tolerances
11.2 Measuring Cable
11.2.1 Measuring Cable Reference Surfaces Straight/Axial
Connectors
11.2.2 Measuring Cable Reference Surfaces Right Angle
Connectors
11.2.3 Measuring Cable Length
11.2.4 Measuring Cable - Breakout
11.3 Measuring Wire
11.3.1 Measuring Wire Electrical Terminal Reference Location
11.3.2 Measuring Wire Length
The cable length measuring criteria in 11.1.2, including tolerances
in Table 11-1, is applicable to wire length measuring.
Potting Curing
draft.
Potting Blow Through
draft.
Added Reference to Table

11-1 <Jan2011>
No changes required
<Jan2012>
Proposed section not
accepted; there are already
defects for material on
mating surfaces or material
that impacts use. Blow
through is just one cause
of those conditions.
<Jan2012>
55
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.2.5
(new)
371.
Potting Flash
draft.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.2.6
(new)
372.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.2.7
(new)
373.
Potting Cracks, Flow Lines, Chill Marks (Knit Lines), Weld

Lines
draft.
Potting Color
draft.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
10.2.8
(new)
374.
Potting Wire Insulation, Jacket or Sleeving Damage

draft.
Rhonda
Troutman,
Actronix
IPC staff
10.2.9
(new)
375.
Potting Rework
draft.
11.1
376.
Move following statement and Table 11-1 from 11.1.2 to

this section introduction so it will apply to all that follows.
Cable and wire length measurement tolerance shall
[D1D2D3] be as shown in Table 11-1 unless otherwise
defined on the drawing/documentation.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Commn.
12
377.
Disallow spot ties or wraps to remain under sleeving or markers

for class three products.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Commn.
12
378.
Add a defect Class 3
Cut end of lacing has not been heat seared.
Heat searing touches Knot
Ends of lacing tape is frayed
Shirley Leyva,
eMT
12.2
379.

Communications
380.
Figure 12-2 bottom shows legible but blurred marking. However,

the Figure really looks like more than 20% damage and because
its in the marking area it distracts from the legibility issue.
Recommend deleting the bottom view.
Add a general requirement that markers shall not be over the top
of any spot tie or tie wrap.

accepted; requirements are
already adequately
covered<Jan2012>
already adequately
covered<Jan2012>
already adequately
covered<Jan2012>
already adequately
covered<Jan2012>
accepted<Jan2012>
Request revisit of my previously accepted recommendation Accepted <Jan2011>
regarding 620A Table 11-1. Rather than referencing 11.2.2
back to this table, it would be cleaner to move all of the
intro words and Table 11-1 under header 11.1.
Minimize the possibility of damage to the sleeving or

marker during handling or installation into the next higher
assembly.
Cut end of lacing has not been heat seared is a defect class
three in IPC-A-620A, 14.1
Accepted to add modified

words to 12.4 <June2011>
Added reference to 14.1 in

the chapter 12 intro; 14.1
and 14.2 have coverage for
Other rationale if the lacing ends require heat searing it
damage to the restraining
must be due to frayed ends which if the case should also be device; this would include
a defect. If the knot is damaged during the heat searing
the knot.<June2011>
process then that should also be a defect as the knot has
now lost strength.
Accepted, <Feb2012>
Accepted through another

comment.<June2011>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
NASA MSFC
Engineering
12.6.1
381.
A1,2,3 Change from:
The marker sleeve wraps around the cable a minimum of 1.25 times to a maximum of 2
times and is secure.
The marker sleeve is slightly wrinkled and skewed.
The identification legibility is maintained.
To:
NASA MSFC
Engineering
12.6.1
382.
The marker sleeve wraps around the cable a minimum of 1.25 times, is secure, and does
not obscure any required marking.
The marker sleeve is wrinkled or misaligned but remains legible and does not affect
further assembly steps.
D2,3, 1st bullet change from:
During development Accepted<Jan2011>

of A-620AS, the AS
committee felt these
rewritten criteria are
easier to understand.
No technical changes
were intended.
I believe we want to
Accepted<Jan2011>
For marker sleeves with a clear section, the clear section does not extend beyond the marking the clear section to go
around a fourth of the
by at least 25% of the wire/wire bundle diameter.
circumference, not
To:
For marker sleeves with a clear section, the clear section does not extend beyond the marking diameter.
by at least 25% of the wire/wire bundle circumference.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
12.6.1
383.
D1,2,3 Change from:
The marker sleeve is improperly wrapped, severely wrinkled, or skewed (Figure 12-10).
The marker sleeve overlap is not secure (Figure 12-11).
The marker sleeve overlap is less than 1.25 times the cable circumference (Figure 12-12).
To:

Communications
384.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
12.6.2
385.

Communications
386.
620AS meeting
387.
13
Any wrinkles or misalignment that affects legibility or further assembly steps.

The marker sleeve overlap is not secure (Figure 12-11).
The marker sleeve overlap is less than 1.25 times the cable circumference (Figure 12-12).
The wrap covers required marking.
During development Accepted<Jan2011>

of A-620AS, the AS
committee felt these
rewritten criteria are
easier to understand.
No technical changes
were intended.
Acceptable Class 1,2,3 Delete (no sliding) add when secure

the marker will not slide freely.
To the Defect Class 1,2,3 add to the last bullet (moves freely).
Change the Defect for Class 2, and 3 from:
Any splits or holes greater than 3 mm [0.12 in].
To:
Any splits or holes.
Change the Defect Class 2,3 from The flag marker side or end
misregistration exceeds 25% of the width of the marker. To:
The flag marker side or end misregistration exceeds .0625 inch.
The recommendation was

not accepted. <June2011>
Splits and holes seem like defects to me. Same with the
620AS committee (was changed for ballot draft).
25% of the width of the marker is excessive, it
demonstrates sloppy workmanship. Its too easy to remove
the label and print an new one. 25% of a 2 inch wide label
is a half an inch, way too much area that will collect dirt.
Accepted with
Committee didnt agree to

a hard measurement
requirement but concurred
that 25% is too much.
Changed to
10%.<Feb2012>
Revisited previous discussions about the chapter title name.
IPC ACTION: Correct the title to Coaxial/Biaxial. Scrub
Action completed 24 Jan
Twinaxial is in the title, but there is no criteria for twinaxialonly document for ref to twinaxial and change. Scrub chapter 13 2012
for biaxial.
change coax/biax wire to cable.
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Barry Morris,
ART
13.1
388.
IPC staff from

various
13.1
389.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
13.1
390.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
13.3.1
391.
13.4
392.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.6
393.
Table 13-1
Consistent with table 3-1 (both refer to strand damage
Accepted; also changed
First column/row (number of strands)
Table 3-1 to 2-6<Sep2011>
Suggest changing to from Less than 7 to 2-6
Accepted<Apr2011>
Under Defect - Class 1,2,3
Change from: Discernible nicks or cuts in center conductor (not
shown).
To:
Discernible nicks or cuts in center conductor are greater than
allowance of Table 13-1.
The operator will
For Class 3, replace Table 13-1 criteria with (making it the same as 620AS):
not know how
accept the recommendation
many strands there to change center conductor
Table 13-1 does not apply.
will be in a wire. It damage criteria.<Apr2011>
For center conductors, there shall be no nicked or broken wire strands. For plated wires, a visual anomaly is not practical to
count strands or to Severed shield strand
that does not expose basis metal is not considered to be strand damage.
write this
damage for Class 3 was
accepted with modification.
Nicked shield strands shall not exceed 10 percent of the total number of strands. There shall be no severed information in a
shop procedure.
<Apr2011>
strands.
Same as 620AS
ballot draft.
Defect Class 3
Missing or damaged braid exceeds the allowance of Table 13-1 (2, 4).
Scraped or nicked shield braid exceeds the allowance of Table 13-1.
As an exception to Table 13-1, any severed shield strands.

Figure 13-13 Correct number reference 1. Wire inspection hole 2. Label reference does not match the photo
Corrected in
Shield inspection hole
draft<Apr2011>
A1P2D3 2nd bullet preceding has this as D1, 2, 3 any time
Change criteria to ensure it matches
Action completed: From Hawthorne 6/20/11:
insulation or sleeving is pierced
This is a situation where the shield strands pierce
ACTION: IPC to contact commenter sleeving. It seems that in most, if not all other
for clarification. TG could not
cases, when strands pierce any insulation
identify the conflict.<Apr2011>
material it is defined as D1,2,3. Specifically if
you look on Page 13-9, 13.3.1 the first bullet
under D1.2.3 mentions shield strand is protruding
through sleeving.
This is now D1,2,3<Jan2012>
Remove lead end not discernable on exit side as a defect
Lead flush is target. If lead is flush wire cannot be visible Accepted to delete the
on the exit side. This target is aligned with manufacturer
A1P2D3 discernible end
assembly instruction
criteria.<Apr2011>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
hirley Leyva,
eMT
13.6
394.
Figures 13-27, 28, & 29 are not Target or Acceptable because of

gold contamination in the solder. These connectors should be
double tinned to remove the gold, then soldered. These Figures
need to be moved to D1,2,3
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
13.8.2
395.
13.8.2
396.
Add defect condition Individual wire strands protruding from

between the connector body and crimp.
A1,2,3 3rd Bullet, change from:
NASA MSFC
Engineering
13.8.2
397.
IPC staff from

translators
13.9
398.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.10
399.
Supporting pix provided
There are two tests in Chapter 19 for coaxial shield tests,

and since neither of them are required to be performed per
A-620A, added When required to the beginning of the
sentence.
To:
Another option would be to delete this bullet because if the
When required, connector meets the test criteria of 19.7.6
test(s)
were required, they would be accepted or rejected by
and/or 19.7.7.
Chapter 19 criteria so these are arguably unnecessary.
D1,2,3 3rd Bullet, change from:
There are two tests in Chapter 19 for coaxial shield tests,
and since neither of them are required to be performed per
Connector does not meet the criteria of 19.7.7.
A-620A, added When required to the beginning of the
sentence.
To:
Another option would be to delete this bullet because if the
When required, connector does not meet the criteria of
test(s) were required, they would be accepted or rejected by
19.7.6 and/or 19.7.7.
Chapter 19 criteria so these are arguably unnecessary.
In the first bullet of Target1,2,3, what does the housing refer to?
It is referring to the insulation (i.e., Center pin is fully
Does it refer to the shell of connector or insulation supporting?
seated in center dielectric - Defect is "Center pin not seated
in center dielectric.) Words need to be revised in next
revision.
I recommend adding the words "If required" in 13.10.
Throughout the years we have removed some of the
conditioning of cables for various reasons. At one time we
After forming, (if required) the cable shall [N1D2D3] be
had multiple bake cycles which were slowly removed and
normalized through a process of thermal conditioning prior to
we saw no change in the cable so in some cases the we
termination. See MIL-STD-202 Method 107 for more information. stopped doing it all together. We only do it if the customer
requires it. When I looked at the mil specs it looks appears
to be a suggestion depending on the application. It is not
recommended for larger cables. We would not bake a 6 ft
cable?
Change first Target bullet:
Bend is uniform and has an inside radius greater than 3.5 times the
cable diameter or the manufacturer's specifications, whichever is
greater.
Connector meets the test criteria of 19.7.7.

Communications
400.
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agree that these pictures
show gold contamination.
There is some evidence of
yellowish flux residue
spots but this isnt gold.
Gold removal requirements
are covered in Chapter
4.<Feb2012>
Accepted<Apr2011>
Accepted with
modification; deleted the
bullet. <Apr2011>
Accepted with
modification; deleted the
bullet. <Apr2011>
Criteria modified to remove

reference to
housing.<Apr2011>
Accepted with
Accepted.<Feb2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
IPC staff from
translators
13.10.2
401.
What is the difference between tool of the second bullet of

Target1,2,3 and tooling of the first bullet of Acceptable1,2,3?
Pam Petcosky,
LMCO
13.10.2
402.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.10.3
now
13.9.2
403.
e-mail exchanges with leaders and others; looking for criteria for
abrasion damage to solder coated braid on conformable cable.
Added to comment list for committee query/discussion.
Add Center conductor Damage (may need to be a new sections)
Not currently in the standard
Accept
Cuts, nicks, or scrapes in the center conductor <10%

Conductor diameter and/or surface area , and does not expose
basis metal
Defect
Damage > 10% Diameter of the center conductor
More than 10% silver finish of the conductor damaged
Exposed Basis Metal
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.10.3
404.
None. The target could read "No tooling marks, scratches, Changed so that tooling is
or abrasions," or the Acceptable could read "Outside of the the commonly used
cable has minor tool marks, scratches, or abrasions." I
word.<Apr2011>
would use the word "tooling." Words need to be revised in
next revision.
Criteria added<Feb2012>
Add Trim angle requirements (may need to be a new section)
Target Class 1,2,3
Trim angle is perpendicular to the center conductor.
Line art also provided
Not Established Class 1

Trim angle within 0.010 from trim face

Acceptable - Class 1, 2, 3
Trim area does not exceed 10% of the cable diameter (D)
beyond the perpendicular angle to the center conductor.
Defect Class 2,3
Trim area exceeds 10% of the cable diameter (D) beyond the
perpendicular angle to the center conductor.
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PROPOSED (APR2011)
AS STARTING POINT.
ACTION Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon, Rhonda Trotman,
Actronix, Gregg Owens,
Wavestream Corp. Due
June 2011>
Accepted with
into 13.1 so that it applies to
all coax cable
trimming.<Jan2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.10.3
405.
Add Center conductor Pin Point (may need to be a new sections)

Target Class 1,2,3
Point located on center conductor centerline
No burrs around the base of the pin point
Point flat diameter 0.015 or less
Center conductor is free of nicks, cuts or scrapes.
Pin pointed end has no burrs.
Light blemishes in silver plating are normal due to test

mating and/or burr removal.
Pin Point diameter is 0.015 or less
Point slightly off center but within 50% of centerline of the

conductor diameter
Burrs not visible
Exposed base metal is acceptable in the on the pin point
Center conductor surface has cuts, scrapes, and nicks outside

the critical area that do not expose steel core basis metal.
Pin point area has exposed steel core base metal.
Center conductor surface has cuts, scrapes, and nicks that do

not to exceed 10% of the total critical area and that do not
expose steel core base metal.
Defect
Burrs visible
Pin point > 0.0.15 diameter
Pin point center is outside 50% of the conductor centerline

diameter
Exposed steel core basis metal on the center conductor

(excluding the pin point area).
Conductor surface has cuts, scrapes, and nicks greater than

10% of the total critical area or expose steel core base metal.
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<Jan2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
13.10.3
406.
Add Center conductor Pin Point (may need to be a new sections)

Target Class 1,2,3
Point center located on centerline to center conductor.
Pin point has no burrs around base of pin point.
Point flat diameter 0.3810mm (0.015") or less.

<Jan2012>
Point center slightly off centerline but within the center 50%
of conductor diameter.
Smooth edge at the base of the pin point
Maximum flat on point less than 0.015"
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
13.10.3
now
13.9.2
407.
IPC staff from

translators
13.10.3
now
13.9.2
408.
Defect
Point center is outside the center 50% of conductor diameter.
Pin point has burrs around base of pin point.
Point flat diameter is greater than 0.3810mm (0.015") or less.

Fig. 13-62 appears to be showing Air Gap not Shield Roll Over
Remove fig. and replace with more suitable picture
In the first bullet of Target1,2,3, what does connector face refer

to? Does it refer to connecting face or connector face?
In the first bullet of Defect 1,2,3, what does interface refer to?
How does the interface form?
In Figure 13-56, it is the brass ring around the end-face of

the cable. Ideally, the end of the connector (brass), the end
of the metal jacket (copper/silver) and the end of the
dielectric (white) will form a single plane. In the next
revision we might want to identify the connector face.
It is the interface between the connector body and the endface of the dielectric. The interface is dependent upon
proper technique by assembly technician. BUT, Interface
requirements need to be defined. Perhaps a note that
defines what an interface requirement is, and refers the
reader to the technical literature available from the
connector manufacturer.
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Picture is showing rollover

but because of shading its
hard to determine. A better
picture from anyone would
be appreciated.<Apri2011>
Added key to figure to
identify connector face.
Added keys to
figure.<Apr2011
Wording modified for
clarity. <Apr2011>>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Graham Collins,
L-3 Comm. Inge
(technet)
13.10.3
now
13.9.2
409.
A question for the TechNet cable gurus. We are putting together

some semi-rigid coax cables and as this is new ground for me I'm
not clear on some of the inspection criteria. IPC/WHMA-A-620 is
helpful, but expresses things in absolutes. In particular, two things
are being questioned:
1) Air gap between dielectric and cable shield is not allowed.
Figure 13-62 shows it. But how extreme is that "not allowed"?
Under magnification there can easily be a gap that is not
substantial, and is not visible to the naked eye. What sort of
magnification should we be using?
2) Dielectric below flush with the connector face - again there is
no stated wiggle room on this. Any tips on arriving at a
reasonable compromise? If I can see a .001" gap do I reject it?
13.10.3
now
13.9.2
13.10.5
410.
A1D2,3: Delete 2nd and 3rd bullets.
411.
IPC staff from

translators
13.12
412.
Acceptable Class 1 and Defect 2-3

First bullet Insufficient solder
If the condition is insufficient solder it must be a defect for all
classes
In the second bullet of Target1,2,3, what does notched insert refer
to?
NASA MSFC
Engineering
13.12,
13.12.1,
13.12.2
413.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
Barry Morris,
ART
Change Title from:
Soldering and Stripping of Biaxial Wire
Inge Technet response:

#1. Correct. There must be absolutely no air gap! The cable
is produced in a way that the copper tube is pressed on the
dielectric. Any sign of air gap means a risk that the
dielectric will move on inside of the tube. I have been
working with semirigid cables for many years, and I've
seen unbelievable things. In one case, we could 'pour' the
dielectric out of the tube by holding the straight part
vertically and knock on the copper!
#2. Depends on the frequency and the requirements for a
clean signal or pulse. Normally, one mil is not a problem,
BUT, in principle, with an air gap, you get a
DISCONTINUITY, which can cause reflected signals,
deformed pulse form and spurioses. I can't tell you what
the breakpoint is, depends on the cable properties, the
speed of the signal, rise/fall and such things.
They are covered by D2,3 on the next page next to figure
13-69 with tighter restrictions (which they should be at
least for Class 3).
Class conflict
The "notch" is the opening (or "window") in the white

insulation pointed out by "B." Wording does need to be
revised in the next revision of the document. The present
wording accurately (if clumsily) describes the intent. One
of the problems is use of the word window in two
different contexts. A change to something like Solder fill
of the tip-inspection-hole is from flush to slightly concave
should eliminate the problem.
Change is needed so requirements will apply to axial
cables other than bi e.g., triaxial.
To:
Soldering and Stripping of Biaxial and Similar MultiConductor Shielded
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1) Table 1-2 covers

magnification limits.
2) Wording was modified
for clarity, refer to mfrs
specs. <Apr2011)
Accepted <Apr2011>
Accepted<Sept2011>
Editorial; removed ref to

notched insert. The term
window is sufficient for
understanding.<Apr2011>

<Apr2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
IPC staff from
translators
13.12.1
414.
In the second bullet of Acceptable1&Process Indicator2,3, if

exposed wire should be insulation?
No, but it is poorly worded. When done properly, the tip

Criteria was modified.
conductor's insulation would be almost flush with the
<Apr2011>
center pin (which would not be visible in these pictures).
If I had the chance to rewrite, I would say "Tip conductor
exposed wire is visible, but is less than 50% of window
length (notched insert) (B). Words and photographs need to
be revised for the next revision. An enlarged view of wire
routing inside the window would help a lot. Im not sure
we should refer to the window as a notched insert, seems
like an inappropriate description (inspection window??).
Accepted<Apr2011>
IPC staff from

various
IPC staff from
translators
13.12.2
415.
13.12.2
416.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14
417.
Under Defect - Class 1,2,3 Add bullet:
There is solder on the mating surface.

In the third bullet of Acceptable1,2 &Process Indicator3, for Class The 2nd and 3rd bullets in this section should be moved to
3, what does the bullet indicate? How should the process be
Acceptable 1, 2, 3 because those are desirable conditions.
improved?
The 1st bullet should remain A1,2, PI3. I do not know
what to tell you since the translation must remain
consistent with the original, but we will need to fix these at
revision B. There would be no process improvement
needed since this is the desired condition. As an aside,
this translation is not including recommendations for
improvements to processes is it? Your last question piqued
my interest. What is the target condition of Class 3? Not
sure what this is referring to.
Add the following:
Additional criteria that should be added to cover what is
not already covered.
Broom Stitching:
Broom stitch ties may be used when specified on the drawing, to
secure bundles of wires together.
Each group of wires is tied with a basic clove hitch. With the same
piece of lacing tape, repeat this for each parallel bundle. At the end
of the run the lacing tape is tied with a square knot.
The position and quantity of ties are approximate as specified on
the engineering drawing, but shall be of a quantity necessary to
assure that the finished harness complies with the requirements of
this specification and retains its shape. See Figure 14-X.
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Criteria was modified

<Apr2011>

<Jan2012>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14
418.
Add the following:

It was determined that this

would not be added to this
revision.<Jan2012>

Not accepted<Jan2012>
Superimposition of Wires and Harnesses:

Additional wires shall be added, when specified on the drawing, to
completed harnesses by distributing them uniformly around the
main section and lacing them in the usual manner.
Harnesses which are to be superimposed on completed harness
shall be laced to the main section by an appropriate method shown
in Figure 14-X below.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14
419.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14
420.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14
421.
When it is necessary to superimpose an additional harness at the

same time as the main section is fabricated, the harnesses shall be
laced simultaneously as shown in Figure 14-X below.
Add the following:
At bends in a harness, the stitches shall be spaced around the outer

arc of the bend. All spot ties shall be facing the same way.
Add the following:
All temporary ties that have been placed on a wire bundle shall be
removed during or prior to the installation.
Add the following:
Lacing Tape Spot Ties: The tie shall be formed using two full
wraps of lacing tape around the wire group. The knot shall be a
clove hitch secured with
a. a square knot, or
b. a surgeons knot with two complete loops
Accepted to Chapter 14
intro.<Jan2012>
Accepted With
Modification<Jan2012>
Use a doubled piece of lacing tape instead of a single piece of

lacing tape when the diameter of a wire group or bundle exceeds
38.1 mm (1.50 inches).
When trimming excess lacing, fiberglass lacing material shall not
be cut or heat seared with a thermal knife/thermal strippers.
IPC Staff
14.1
422.
IPC staff from

various
14.1
423.
The frayed ends of a securely tied knot are not a cause for
rejection.
Target; Tie wraps/straps. Delete parenthetical statement that ties
should remain secure for the expected life The manufacturer
has no control over this.
Tie Wrap/Lacing Application
Introduction, wrong reference. Change from: Figure 14-2 also
shows running lock stitches.
To: Figure 14-1 also shows running lock stitches.
Accepted<Jan2012>
Editorial, corrected
<Jan2011>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
NASA MSFC
Engineering
NASA MSFC
Engineering
14.1
424.
D1,2,3, Delete 1st 2 bullets.
14.1
425.
D1,2,3, last bullet. Delete 2nd sentence. From: Cable tied with a
bowknot or other nonlocking knot. This tie may eventually loosen.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14.1
426.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Jeannette Plante,
NASA GSFC
14.1
427.
Add a defect (currently a defect not to heat sear page 14-3):
Knots are secured by heat searing.
14.3.2
428.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
14.1
429.
Table 14-1
Design Considerations
Minimum bend radius for overall harness:
1. when harness contains coaxial cable or AWG size 8 or
larger = 6 x OD
[ref. para 8739.4 para 7.3]
2. when harness contains wires of AWG 10 or smaller and
no coax = 3 x OD
3. when harness contains Kapton (polyimide) insulated
wires and no coax = 10 x OD
For me. This has always been confusing. If is showing a single
Remove this criteria to match industry practices
lock stitch (bottom of illustration) which is normally what is done
with continuous lacing. It has been mentioned to me that it is
showing the single versus using all double stitches which is
typically not the practice. If the intention of the criteria is different
I would like an explanation.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
NASA MSFC
Engineering
14.1
430.
14.1.1
431.
To: Cable tied with a bowknot or other nonlocking knot.

Add to beginning of section:
Continuous lacing shall only be used when specified on the
engineering drawing.
Correct 3rd sentence of 1st para. To read Fig. 14-1, as fig. 14-2
does not show running lock stitches but shows spot ties
D1,2,3: Move 3rd bullet (Tie wraps/straps are inverted or not
locked) to 14.1, D1,2,3.
These are tightness requirements which are covered by

14.1.1. May need to remove pointers from Figure 14-9.
This sentence doesnt offer enough guidance to add value.
Accepted<Jan2011>
IPC-620 is vague on the usage of continuous lacing. The

requirements are stated but there is no requirement as to
when to use this type of lacing.

<Jan2011>
Accepted into ballot draft of 620AS.

Accepted into ballot draft of 620AS.
Heat / tool could damage lacing or surrounding
components.
Basing a harness bend radius on individual wire/cable
within the harness, could lead to a sharper bend radius that
permitted by existing NASA requirements.
Accepted<Jan2011>

<Jan2011>
Pull from table and made
into a separate shall
statement to resolve this
issue <Jan2010>
Alter wording to match fig. 14-1
Committee thinks the

reference is to 620A Fig 147. There are double lock
stitches on both sets of
lacing next to the break out.
Top left shows a double
lock stitch in the continuous
lacing, even though the
words state that a single is
acceptable. WORDS TAKE
PRECEDENCE OVER
ILLUSTRATIONS.
<Jan2011>
Reference fixed <Jan2011>
This is an application requirement, not a tightness.
Accepted <Jan2011>
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
NASA MSFC
Engineering
14.1.2
432.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
Move the 1st bullet under D1,2,3 to a separate D3-only section.

From:
Defect Class 1,2,3
Damage or wear to restraining device (1).
Sharp edges that are a hazard to personnel or equipment (2).
Broken lacing ends are not tied off using a square knot,
surgeons knot, or other approved knot (3).
To:
Defect Class 1,2
Damage or wear to restraining devices exceeding 25% of the

device thickness.
The existing D1,2,3 1st bullet trumps the A1,2,D3 bullet

which effectively removes the allowance for 25% damage
for classes 1 and 2.
Editorial, no change in
criteria, accepted
<Jan2011>
Add this optional tie in case the wires in the main bundle
tend to spread apart. See Figure below for what Im
referring to.
Added as a note. <Jan2011>
Also, one of the figures on page 14-11 should be updated to show

this.
A1, D2, 3 1st bullet is D1, 2, 3 according to the table
Correct criteria to match table
Table 14-1 Please capture the following statement that is included

in the IPC-A-610E, Table 4-1, that states for Semi-rigid Coax, the
minimum bend radius is Not less than manufactures stated
minimum bend radius and add it to IPC-A-620A, Table 14-1.
Make the two Tables match.
Add to the top of the section:
Moved the bullet to

D1,2,3<Jan2011>
The tables are
aligned<Feb2012>
No criteria currently exists.
First statement was added

<Jan2011>
Defect Class 3
Damage or wear to restraining device (1).
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14.2.2
433.
Defect Class 1,2,3
Sharp edges that are a hazard to personnel or equipment (2).
Broken lacing ends are not tied off using a square knot,
surgeons knot, or other approved knot (3).
Add to Acceptable but dont add a defect (i.e. optional):
Restraining devices are placed on the main bundle at the breakout
point if the wires in the main bundle tend to spread apart.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Blen Talbot, L-3
Comm.
14.3
434.
14.3.2
435.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
14.3.4
436.
This criteria also applies for applying flexible or shrink sleeving

over spare terminals.
Commenter has action to

wordsmith the 2nd
recommendation and related
criteria<Jan2011>
Accepted with
Also, when applying flexible sleeving over spare terminals, fold

the excess sleeve back and tie to the wire, using an approved
restraining method.
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IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
14.3.5
437.
Remove the words Not shown as it is shown in lower left corner Remove words Not shown
of illustration
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm
15
438.
We need to consider using the following pictures in Section 15.2.2

to illustrate defect conditions where the insulation is not charred
but the condition is not acceptable. This condition is not covered
anywhere in the document. These were Figures 15-34 and 15-35
in the first publication.
Barry Morris,
ART
15.1.1
439.
Defect 2,3
Second bullet Braid coverage does not meet drawing
requirements
If it does not meet drawing requirements it must be a defect for all
classes
Barry Morris,
ART
15.1.2
440.
Target condition
Last bullet Braid damage meets requirements of table 13-1.
This cannot possibly be Target condition
Suggest the Target condition be changed to Acceptable Class
1,2,3
Two pix provided

Researched June 2011: All of the following show as first
deleted in the January 2003 meeting. There arent any
comments in any Rev A documentation why these were
deleted. It appears much of the criteria was retained with
different clause names and in different order but some
pictures/criteria was never picked up.
15.2 Shield Termination
15.2.1 Shield Termination Pick Off (Figs 15-6 25)
15.2.2 Shield Termination No Pick Off (Figs 15-26 31)
15.2.3 Shield Termination Low temperature Insulated
Wire With Pick Off (Figs 15-32 36)
All original 620 Figures 15-6 through 15-36 were put back
in at different locations except:
15-32 never added back
A file showing the changes in 15.2 from original to Rev A
is included at the end of these comments.
Class conflict
This would then be consistent with the previous 15.1.1

criteria as this does not show Target condition
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Committee is not able to

resolve this because the
reference cannot be
identified.<Jan2011>
IPC action to research why
low-temp wires (orig
15.2.3) was removed from
rev A<Jan2011>
Action completed
<June2011> see comments
to the left
agree to put these pictures
back in.<Jan2012>
Accepted with
modification; deleted
reference to drawing
requirements, deferring to
damage requirements of
Table 13-1.<Sep2011>
Accepted<Sep2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
15.2.1.1.1 441.
Acceptable Class 1,2,3, bullet 1

Need to define Sufficient maybe 75% length 25% height?
Not specific enough
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
15.2.1.1.1 442.
Add:
A thermal indicator (if provided) is an aid for deciding when to
stop heating. Its presence or absence in the installed part is not
reason for rejection of the installation.
Note that this was accepted for the 620AS ballot draft.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
15.2.1.1.1 443.
Add to Acceptable for all Classes:
Sleeve is formed tightly onto the lead and the cable.

Add to Defect for all Classes:
Sleeve is not formed tightly onto the lead and the cable.
Based on discussions with Raychem (manufacturer of

solder sleeves). Avoid inspectors rejecting solder sleeves
that are acceptable.
Note that this was accepted for the 620AS ballot draft.
This requirement is missing. From Raychem
documentation.
Lisa Maciolek,
Raytheon
John Kwaak,
CDI Corp.
15.2.1.1.1 444.
Reword acceptable bullet 1 must be >3mm (.15) but 6mm (.25) Clarification
15.2.1.1.1 445.
Brent Call,
Richard Mfg Co
15.2.1.1.2 446.
Solder flows out Sealed End of the Solder Splice. Some just
drooled a small amount of solder down to the seal ring inside but it
never escaped. I didn't see this detail covered very well in the IPC
literature for see through solder sleeves?
Brent provided pix of crimp style shield terminators for Rev B
NASA MSFC
Engineering
15.2.2
447.
Change section title from:

Shield Termination No Shield Wire
To:
Shield Termination No Shield Jumper Wire.
Add an alternate method for shield terminations with no shield
(drain) wire. Comb the shield strands back over the outer jacket
and cover with shrink sleeving.
The word sufficient was

removed. Other related
changes were made in the
clause.<Jan2011>
ACTION: Christopher
Olson, Minnesota Wire &
Cable, to develop proposed
criteria for acceptable
solder fillets for chapter 15.
Due March 2011.
Closed without
action<Sep2011>
Added to intro<Jan2011>
Criteria added with

modification and related
criteria in section 8 that had
been added Sep2010 was
changed to exactly match
wording.<Jan2011>
Changes made<Jan2011>
Criteria was added related
to solder flowing onto
insulation.<Apr2011>
IPC ACTION ADD PIX

FOR TG REVIEW
<JAN2011>
Added for committee
review<Jan2012>
Accepted<Feb2012>
The shield is a wire so this could be confusing. Up to here Made new section 15.2.1.2
the document is calling the shield drain wire a jumper wire, for alternate criteria;
so that should be used here as well.
ACTION Garry McGuire,
MSFC, to develop
additional criteria DUE
March 2011
Criteria added<Sep2011>
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IPC Staff
15.2.2
448.
Brian Blodgett,
Souriau USA
15.3
449.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
15.3.1
450.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
15.3.2
451.
NASA MSFC
15.3.2
Engineering
ELTA, IAI
452.
Blen Talbot, L-3

Comm.
15.3.2
454.
Blen Talbot
15.4
455.
453.
Target & Acceptable first bullets:
Exposed shield (A) is less than 3 mm [0.12 in] in length.

Recommend changing first word:
Visible shield (A) is less than 3 mm [0.12 in] in length.

Commenter provided two .pdf files with proposals for attaching
shield braid to connectors.

make this change.
<Jan2012>
Separate the Shrink and Crimp requirements into separate clauses. The section is a little hard to follow since you have to pay
attention to each title line to be sure youre on the right
topic. Ideally they would be 15.3.1 and 15.3.2, but that
would require renumbering the remaining portion of the
chapter, so it might be less confusing for experienced users
to make them 15.3.1.1 and 15.3.1.2.
Add:
When torque requirements are established, see 17.2.
Delete the 3rd bullet under Acceptable Class 1,2 and move to
9.2.1 (see my comment for 9.2.1).
Figure 15-41 need to be replaced in order to illustrate that the
shield jumper is not within envelope dimension of the connector.
On discussion, the
committee feels that this is
not good criteria but needed
to be addressed. A reference
was added in
15.3.4.<Feb2012>
Accepted<Feb2012>
IPC ACTION TO SEPARATE FOR APRIL 2011 DRAFT

Action Completed Jan2012in the draft for committee
review.
To better control the torque value, if none is specified. To Accepted<Jan2012>
better control the torquing process. See comment on 17.2.
IPC ACTION TO ADDTO DRAFT<Apr2011> Added
Apr2011
The use of spacers is a strain relief clamp fit issue, not
shield wire jumper fit attachment.
The figure does not illustrate the criteria

<Jan2011>
620A Figure 15-43 shows a
wire that is not within the
envelope.
Shield Termination Connector Shield Jumper wire Attachment. Rationale:
Resolved by adding the
My concern is that the document gives the impression that spacers
reference to 9.2.1 in the
Typically if a spacer[s] are used they will be on the
may be added at any time the assembler deems it necessary. In the
introduction and tweaking
parts list and a quantity specified.
Acceptable Class 1,2, the first bullet and third bullets should be
Typically there is documentation where they are used. 9.2.1.<Jan2011>
deleted. Develop a new bullet for Acceptable Class 1,2,3,
something to the effect When spacers are required they are
installed per assembly documentation. Add a fourth bullet to
Defect Class 1,2,3 does not meet drawing/documentation
requirements.
Delete the last sentence of the introductory paragraph, Typically Adds confusion and its hard to define on two adjacent
Accepted<Jan2011>
the shield is tack soldered on 2 adjacent sides and, when
sides
completed, the junction should remain flexible.
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NASA MSFC
Engineering
15.4.1
456.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
15.4.1
457.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
15.7
458.
Reword P2,3, 2nd bullet from:

Shield weave pattern is disturbed.
To:
Shield weave pattern is disturbed but does not exceed the limits
defined in clause 15.1.
Add a new defect bullet for disturbed weave pattern:
Shield weave pattern is disturbed beyond the limits defined in
clause 15.1.
Conductive lined shrink tubing Target 4th bullet. Do we have any
examples of how to electrically connect the pieces?
Disturbed is unclear without a qualifier.
Accepted<Apr2011>
The document has a process indicator for a near out of

Accepted<Apr2011>
compliance condition, but it does not provide the defect the
process indicator is supposed to prevent.
Unique technology that will
need to be defined on the
drawings.<Jan2011>
Eliminate the conflict between Defect 2,3 and Defect 1,2,3, Accepted with
where D2,3 allows damage to the mesh damage if its less modification<Feb2012>
than 5% of the strands, yet in the D1,2,3, any damage to
the braid, i.e., tears, cuts, melting is not acceptable.
Unless the intent is to have both conditions not tight on
Accepted with
cable and not tight on the connector/connector
accessory then the and should be an or.
Criteria for boots is located in 9.3
Accepted<Jan2012>

Communications
459.
D1,2,3 Delete the second bullet Damage to braiding, i.e., tears,

cuts, melting.

Communications
460.
In the Defect 2,3 Change the and to or. Delete the s from
accessories.

Communications
Rick Hawthorne 16.2
Tyco
461.
Add a pointer to see section 9.3 for boot criteria.
462.
D2, 3 1st bullet, the words connector/cable accessory should be Remove the words as we have already been made aware
removed because this is already defined in the D1 bullet just above defect for 1 implies defect for 2 and 3
on this pg.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
16.2
463.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
16.2
464.
The sleeving/tubing not tight on the cable is only a defect for 3 in

previous section for conductive lined shrink tubing. Should this
really be a defect for 2 in this section?
Add the following:
Remove defect 2 to ensure both sections are the same

Criteria not currently covered. Same as 4.6 above.
If a sealant is specified at the shrink joint, use a syringe to inject

the specified amount of sealant into the shrink cavity of the unshrunk sleeving until the sealant has filled the cavity. Shrink the
sleeving and let sealant cure as per the applicable instructions.
Slight oozing and/or bubbling of the sealant out of the sleeving are
acceptable. The sealant shall be cured for the specified time before
proceeding to the next operation.
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Defect criteria is not the

same for Class 1 and Class
2/3; the separate complete
bullets assist
readability.<Jan2011>
15.7 criteria was changed to
make it D2,3<Jan2011>
Deleted, added and moved
stuff.<Jan2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Dan Hilsdorft,
AVII
17.2
465.
I'm trying to prevent a rash of requests for drawing changes to add

"note of the day", caused by various supplier/personality induced
variables.
Accepted<Jan2012>
I was really hoping the 620 was going to cover me, and I read
section 17.2 now as requiring me to specify a minimum torque
"fasteners are tightened to the specified minimum torque value.".
IPC Staff
17.2.1
466.
Garry McGuire,
NASA/MSFC
17.2.3
467.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
17.2.4
468.
NASA MSFC
Engineering
17.3.3
469.
Probably need a note that says "All components must be

assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications."
What do you think of that?
610 has hard criteria instead of needs to and should
statements. Recommend alignment.
Defect - Class 2,3
Less than 112 threads extend beyond the threaded hardware,

(e.g., nut) unless thread extension would interfere with other
component.
Thread extension more than 3 mm [0.12 in] plus 112 threads

for bolts or screws up to 25 mm [0.984 in].
Thread extension more than 6.3 mm [0.248 in] plus 112

threads for bolts or screws over 25 mm [0.984 in].
Bolts or screws without locking mechanisms extend less than

112 threads beyond the threaded hardware.
Add a new defect bullet:
These connections can become intermittent over time as
Stranded wire is tinned [?1?2D3]
the solder tries to stress relieve itself through exposure to
thermal excursions or other mechanical stresses.
What is the value for High Voltage?
Add an introductory sentence after the title box that reads:
Service loops shall (NE1,NE or PI2, D3) be incorporated

only when indicated on approved engineering
documentation.
Reading the clause can lead users to believe service loops

are always required. This sentence [hopefully] clarifies
they are to be incorporated only when required.
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<Jan2012>
Wording correction.
There is no industry
standard to establish a
threshold for high
voltage.
<Jan2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
17.3.4
<new)
470.
Add the following:

Accepted with
I understand it means you need min. countable turns

within the working length but it is misleading. Change
wording to match 610D
Committee did not accept;

620 has better criteria for
connection. Comment to
610 to change in
F.<Feb2012>
Wording was changed but
not deleted<Apr2011>
Tying Wire Bundles at Crossover Points:

No abrasion between separate crossing wire bundles shall be
allowed.
Tie wire bundles at crossover points when the following
conditions exist:
a. Positive separation, using clamps and spacers, between the two
bundles is not possible.
b. The bundles are installed in a pressurized area.
c. Tying the bundles together will not violate circuit separation
requirements.
Tie the crossing bundles together with two ties positioned 90
degrees from each other. The bundles shall be secured with no
movement and the wires and cables shall not be deformed.
Lacing Tape Method:
a. Apply drawing approved tape or sleeving to one of the wire
bundles at the crossover point and tie the bundles.
b. Tape wrap is not required if both bundles are already covered
with drawing approved sleeving.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
Plastic Tie Wrap Method:

a. Apply drawing approved tape or sleeving to both of the wire
bundles at the crossover point and tie the bundles together.
b. Tape wrap is not required if both bundles are already covered
with drawing approved sleeving.
Both bullets address countable turns. A turn is not considered
countable unless it makes contact with 4 sides of the terminal.
How can there be countable turns of the end of the terminal?
Worded differently to 610D
18.5
471.
Richard Rumas, 18.8

Honeywell
Aerospace
Rick Hawthorne 18.8
Tyco
Walter Tarcza,
19.3
Compulink Cable
Assemblies
472.
Delete words last half end and from last defect.
Tighten requirements (allow less exposed copper).
473.
Bullet D3 last half end.. should read, last half turn.
Change wording to match 610D
474.
When customers specify that their coaxial cables must meet IPCA-620A class 3, it forces us, by default, to test our coax cables (or
any other cable) to 1500VDC at 1mA for 1 second per paragraph
19.5.3. Many cables cannot survive this test.
Accepted<Apr2011>
Note added to Table 194<Apr2011>
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Marlin Shelley,
Cirris Systems
Corp
19.5.1
475.
Currently resistance for continuity test on Class 3 is 2 ohm or 1

ohm + wire resistance. Change wire resistance to 110% of the
nominal resistance of solid copper wire.
Charles Gamble,
NASA MSFC
19.5.3
476.
Add the points of measurements as follows:
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7
477.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.2
478.
Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
19.7.2
479.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
Wire can have 8% high resistance and still be considered in

spec. See Belden master catalogue Table 2 titled Stranded
Copper Wire. The tester may have measurement error too.
This is a problem for small dia. wire when the 1-ohm of
margin is lost to wire and tester variation. Example: 500 ft
of #26 wire has nominal R of 20.4 ohms. Belden allows
max of 22.2 ohms. A620 limit is 20.4 + 1 = 21.4 ohms
causing rejection of in spec wire.
The test points for measurement must be specified for the
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (DWV) testing.
The test potential shall be applied between the following: (1) each
conductor and all other conductors in the cable or harness
assembly; (2) each conductor and connector shell; (3) each
conductor and shield; (4) between shields; and (5) between shield
and connector shell/ground, except when shields are connected to
ground.
Add section on measuring crimp width. See proposal at end of
this comment list.
3rd Paragraph: Add the statement, Tables 19-11 and 19-12 shall1
be applied accordingly for the specific wire size in the bundle that
is being pulled.
Also 19.7.6 Axial force is intended to actually be Longitudinal
force
Not clear as to what pull force is required especially if

there are multiple wire sizes.
Change wording from Axial to Longitudinal
Boyd: They both mean the same thing and not sure of
value of changing.
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<Apr2011>
Criteria was modified based

on this recommendation
<Apr2011>
On discussion, the task

group acknowledges that
this attribute can be
measured but there is no
agreement that width
criteria is a viable
measurement of
acceptability. Table 19-10
has the option for users to
add crimp width if
necessary. Brett Miller,
USA Harness will follow up
with Rob.<Apr2011>
Closed without
action<Sep2011>
<Apr2011>
<Apr2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
19.7.2
480.
Delete:
For crimped multiple-wire applications, pull tests shall be
performed on the smallest wire in the crimp.
To generate discussion. I can find no literature to back up

current requirement in 620. We have had the proposed
criteria in our documentation since the 90s (at least).
Comment resolved by other

changes to this
clause.<Apr2011>
The words Crimp Force dont apply here.
Accepted <Apr2011>
Connector & Contact have 2 different definitions in

Appendix A. According to the definition in

<Apr2011>
Replace with:
When performing a pull test on a contact or terminal with multiple
wires, the following shall apply:
a. For multiple wires of the same size, pull all the wires at the
same time. The tensile strength required for the sample to pass the
test shall be: Tensile Strength = Total Tensile x 75 percent
Ex: Two 18 AWG wires in a terminal lug. Tensile Strength =

(38 + 38) x 75 percent = 57 lbs.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.2.1
481.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.2.1
482.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.2.1
483.
b. For multiple wires of different sizes, pull the biggest wire and
use the requirement for that wire size.
Ex: One 14 AWG, and two 22 AWG in a terminal lug.

Tensile Strength = 70 lbs.
Change last sentence on page to:
Where the pull force values are not established, the tensile
strength.
Change group header from Machined Connector Contact to
Machined Terminal
Change Stamped Contacts and Terminal Lugs to Stamped
Terminals
Review headers in table 19-12. Headers do not make sense.
Recommend major header groups of:
Conductor Size
Machined Terminals (Class 1 & 2)
Crimp Splices and Stamped Terminals

Machined Terminals (Class 3)
Appendix A, the thing that terminates a conductor is a

Terminal. The definition of Lug is A wire terminal.
The values for the Stamped Contacts and Terminal
Lugs are from the SAE/Mil-spec which tend to be very
high. Many mfrs use stamped contacts and terminal lugs
but dont need SAE specs. Most SAE customers use
machined contacts but the values in the Machined
Contacts columns are much lower.
The Crimp Splices column is the UL spec which applies
to normal stamped contacts and terminal lugs as well.
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Accepted with
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
19.7.5.1
484.
Add new sub-section for Contact Retention Verification Push Testing

In applications in which the engaging (mating) ends of the pin or socket contacts are accessible, contact
retention testing to the requirements of Table 19-X [new] shall be performed by push testing. Push testing
shall utilize a tool that minimizes the possibility of accidental contact bending and applies a controlled
pressure to the contact before releasing the force within the specified value. A typical tool design is shown
in Figure 19-X. Socket testing probes shall be undersized compared to mating-pin diameters and shall not
cause a mating cycle to take place.
In the event of a failure of the contact retention test, perform a visual inspection of the contact and
connector. Clean the contact and connector if there is evidence of debris. Reseat the contact. If the test fails
a second time, document and disposition as a defect.
Table 19-X Push Test Contact Retention Test Force1

Contact Size
Newtons [Pounds]
22
18 to 27 [4 to 6]
20
22 to 31 [5 to 7]
16
36 to 45 [8 to 10]
12
45 to 53 [10 to 12]
Note 1: These values are established for connectors constructed with metal contact retaining tines/clips.
Retention value criteria for connectors constructed using composite or other non-metal contact retaining
tines/clips shall be agreed upon between the Manufacturer and the User prior to use.
Figure 19-X Typical Contact Retention Push Test Tool
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Add requirements
which were
missed. Accepted
in the ballot draft
of 620AS.
Committee did not accept to

add to 620B; most
appropriate in the space
addendum document
<Apr2011>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
19.7.5.2
485.
Add new sub-section for Contact Retention Verification Pull Testing
Add requirements
which were
missed. Accepted
Pull force contact retention testing to the requirements of Table 19-X [new] shall be performed
only on devices in which the contact engaging (mating) ends are not accessible. Pull force testing in the ballot draft
shall be performed by pulling on the wire terminated in the contact as illustrated in Figure 19-X. of 620AS.
Committee did not accept to

add to 620B; most
appropriate in the space
addendum document
<Apr2011>
When the wire breakout to the terminal junction is less than 13cm (5.118 inches) in length, ties
and clamps may be removed but only to the point where the wires leave the main bundle. Pull the
wire perpendicular to the wire exit face of the connector device. Wires shall not be pulled to a
force in excess of 80 percent of the minimum pull force (tensile test) value specified in Table 19X to preclude damage to the wire/contact crimp joint.
Table 19-X Pull Test Contact Retention Test Force1
Contact Size
Newtons [Pounds] 2
22
13 to 22 [3 to 5]
20
13 to 22 [3 to 5]
16
18 to 31 [4 to 7]
12
18 to 31 [4 to 7]
Note 1: These values are established for connectors constructed with metal contact retaining tines/clips.
Retention value criteria for connectors constructed using composite or other non-metal contact retaining
tines/clips shall be agreed upon between the Manufacturer and the User prior to use.
Note 2: If wire smaller than AWG 24 is used, an alternate verification method shall be agreed upon
between Manufacturer and the User prior to use.
In the event of a failure of the contact retention test, perform a visual inspection of the contact and
connector. Clean the contact and connector if there is evidence of debris. Reseat the contact. If the test fails
a second time, document and disposition as a defect.
Exceptions to retention verification are:
Pre-wired molded connectors.
Molded or potted connectors after the molding/potting has been applied (but must be performed prior to
applying molding/potting).
Solder cup connectors.
Connector contacts are soldered into position.
620AS beta class 19.7.6
486.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
487.
19.7.6
Figure 19-X Typical Contact Retention Pull Test Tool

620A title is: 19.7.6 Mechanical Test Methods - Coaxial Shield
Pull Force (Tensile)
620AS title is: 18.7.6 Mechanical Test Methods - RF Connector
Shield Pull Test
Recommend this change to 620B
Change the last sentence to: If RF Connector Shield Pull Force
Testing is specified, then the parameters of Table 19-13 shall1 be
used in these tests and the required tests shall1 be performed.
Coaxial Shield precludes application to biaxial or other

types of RF connectors
Accepted<Feb2012>
There are multiple tests indicated in 19-13, e.g. pull/break,

pull/hold, etc.. It reads as if all of the tests listed in 19-13
e.g. pull/break, pull/hold, etc. are required.

and applied to similar
clauses. <Apr2011>
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Rick Hawthorne
Tyco
19.7.6
488.
Marlin Shelley,
Cirris Systems
There is a difference between pull and hold test explanation for

clause 19.7.2 and clause 19.7.6. For 19.7.6 says A specified force
is applied to the connection and held without maintaining that
peak value for a specified period of time; then the force is
decreased to zero. held without maintaining that peak value is
not part of the explanation for 19.7.2.
(also Marlin Shelley) Remove the word without
Marlin Shelley, Cirris: As far as I know, the language

should be the same for 19.7.2 and 19.7.6. "Pull and hold"
for stranded copper (19.7.2) and coax (19.7.6) should read
the same matching 19.7.2 ". . .and held for a specified
period of time; then the force is decreased to zero.
Editorial issue; corrected.

<Apr2011>
19.7.6 (Coax) has the language A specified force is

applied to the connection and held without maintaining
that peak value for a specified period of time; then the
force is decreased to zero. I believe the "without
maintaining that peak value" is text that should be dropped.
Rob Boyd, Schleuniger: The purpose of the pull and hold
test is to test if the connection can withstand the specified
force for the specified time. I the force were decreased
after the specified force was achieved, this would not prove
the test. The language might have been copied from the
Pull and Release test section. In the pull and release test,
the specified force is reached then immediately reduced to
zero. With the pull and hold test, the peak holding force
should be held on the connection. That's the whole
purpose of the test. Therefore, I believe the "without
maintaining that peak value should be removed.
John Schimelfanick, Radiall: 19.7.6 Pull and Hold should
be changed. The word "without" should be deleted from
the paragraph so it reads "...and held, maintaining that
peak...".
TABLE 6 - COMMENTS DEFERRED TO HDBK-620 TASK GROUP FOR CONSIDERATION

Committee
4.4
489.
Paragraph removed from the standard as more applicable to the handbook:

Tinning is primarily performed to assure that the wire/lead to be soldered has a
uniform and readily solderable surface. Tinning of stranded wire has the added benefit
of bonding the individual wire strands together, thereby allowing the wire to be
formed to terminals or attachment points without separation of the individual strands.
Limited solder wicking during tinning or soldering of wire is permissible as long as
the solder does not extend to a portion of the wire that is required to remain flexible.
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Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.6
490.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
4.8.2.3
491.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
492.
Add the following:

If a sealant is specified at the shrink joint, use a syringe to inject
the specified amount of sealant into the shrink cavity of the unshrunk sleeving until the sealant has filled the cavity. Shrink the
sleeving and let sealant cure as per the applicable instructions.
Slight oozing and/or bubbling of the sealant out of the sleeving are
acceptable. The sealant shall be cured for the specified time before
proceeding to the next operation.
Add:
All insulated wires that are staked shall be properly prepared to
ensure adhesion (ex: etching of Teflon insulated wires).
Criteria not currently covered.
If Teflon insulated wires are staked to the board using A2

cement without being etched they will not adhere properly.
Extend this specific example to a general comment for
addition. Note that this comment was not accepted for IPC620AS as the committee did not want to add how-to
requirements.
Add the following under Process Controls:
No section currently for
Tool Use:
crimp tool use /
The approved crimping tool for each terminal and wire combination shall be used and shall be
certification.
documented.
Deferred to
handbook<Sep2011>
Deferred to Handbook.
IPC to send Mr. McNutt
. <DEFERRED TO
HANDBOOK
JUNE2011>
For the crimping of terminal lugs and splices, the approved die or pair of dies shall be documented.
For the crimping of machined connector contacts, the approved positioner and selector setting shall be
documented. Positioners shall always be used.
Richard Rumas,
Honeywell
Aerospace
9.5
493.
When crimping multiple wire combinations, the wire selector number shall be predetermined based on
the total equivalent CMA of all the wires
Add after first paragraph:
To better ensure that the contacts are
1. Contacts should be installed with the manufacturers recommended tooling.
installed properly. Also, the 100%
addition is because some suppliers think
that sampling is appropriate / allowed
Add:
2. Contact retention testing shall be performed on 100 percent of all contacts. Specific since 100% is not explicitly stated.
contact retention testing requirements are found in section 19.7.5.
Add at end of section:
3. Note: Some connectors are supplied with pins and plugs (i.e. sealing plugs), and
drawings rely solely on the connector part number on the parts list to specify these
parts (i.e. there are no separate part numbers for the pins and plugs). Installation of
pins and plugs into unused contact locations should be specified on the documentation
even if the parts are supplied with the connector.
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1. accepted.
2. accepted.
3. Deferred to HDBK-620
<Sep2010>
IPC/WHMA-A-620A
Perry Cooley, C4 12.4
Advanced
Tactical Systems
SAAB, Sweden
494.
15.2.1.1.1 495.
Cooley: In the military we were instructed to apply each label in such a way that it ALWAYS reads
toward the connector. <staff response: You'll see that the industry committee didn't establish the readdirection, only that if a read-direction is identified on the documentation it has to be followed. It was
strongly agreed that this has to be a decision based on application. Because of accessibility sometimes
it's better for the writing to be away from the connector rather than towards it.> Cooley: I disagree
however, with the Label orientation as discussed. Two thoughts on this. 1) When making cable
drawings the software doesnt always allow for the orientation of the cable to be shown as a graphic.
Clearly with some manipulation it could be done, if companies wanted to pay their engineering staff to
sit and make the label on one end of the cable read backwards to the rest. Having worked in the
industry for 30 years with Companies like Lockheed Martin, (following Mil-Spec-130) General
Dynamics, Southwest Communications and others, it has been fairly consistent that the Labels should
read toward the connector. They accept the label in the reverse direction, but the PREFERRED direction
is toward the connector. 2) I am whole heartedly in support of IPC and all that you are doing, and this is
a prime example where IPC as an organization can actually Drive the industry toward uniformity. If
consistency is our goal, and setting a standard for the industry is the objective, perhaps IPC can be the
determinate factor and create standards & policy that the industry as a whole will follow.
SAAB Sweden has data showing that Target condition is a failure
mechanism.
A separate pieced of heat shrink tubing 30 mm long is placed over
the exposed wire insulation.
The solder sleeve is the same as shown in fig 15-6 15-7 and is 6-8
mm wide, but the ends of the shield are over the heat shrink tubing
so that when the sharp ends get hot they don't melt through the pvc
insulation on the wires and make shorts. The end of the shield
wires has to be over the added heat shrink insulation.
Rob Boyd,
Schleuniger Inc.
19.7.x
496.
Add a section for Micrographs (cross sectional views). This

section can be treated similar to CFM where it is only required
when customer demands it.
Becoming more popular especially with automotive. It

should at least be mentioned.
19.7.x Mechanical Test Methods Crimp Micrographs

Micrographs (or cross sectional views) allow the user to view the
inside of the crimp to prove that it is a gas tight connection with
proper symmetry.
The process entails cutting the conductor crimp area using a
precision saw then polishing and staining the cut end so that it can
be viewed under a microscope. When necessary, the user must
identify all critical criteria, e.g. crimp height, width, interface
angle, crimp wing distance, etc. that is necessary.
80
Deferred to HDBK-620
<Jan2011>
Proposed words added to

the Target condition. All
committee members are
requested to review their
internal procedures related
to this issue and provide
feedback to the committee,
especially known failures.
This feedback will be used
to determine how to address
a related defect condition.
<Jan2011>
Deferred to design and
handbook task groups.
Deferred to HDBK620<Apr2011>

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IPC/WHMA-A-620B Comment Resolution Following August 2012 Ballot

This report is divided into multiple tables:

Reason for Recommendation

Requirements for shield jumper wires spliced to a common point

TABLE 2 - RESOLVED BALLOT COMMENTS THAT EFFECT REQUIREMENTS

Reason for Recommendation

Less than 50% overall wire diameter clearance between the

Conductors bottomed in the contact.

Conductor strands fill the inspection window.

Crimp indent is centered between the inspection window and

Crimp indents around the contact barrel are evenly spaced

Contact has no visible fractures, cracks, or exposed base

When using insulating shrink sleeving it is less than 2 wire

When using insulation shrink sleeving it is greater than 2 wire

Machined contact pin cut end is insulated with shrink

Machined contact is not cracked after cutting off pin.

End splice insulating shrink sleeving or cap overlaps the wire

End splice insulating shrink sleeving or cap is not sealed

Machine contact pin is not cut.

Machine contact is cracked after cutting off pin.

Defect Class 2,3

If installed as shown in cavities without a contact the

Blen Talbot L-3

Add in strand damage criteria for 1 (single strand)

This has been added to table 3-1 (allowable strand

Any exposed part of the conductor

Any exposed part of the conductor

Stephen Fribbins, 14.3.2

Blen Talbot L-3

Blen Talbot L-3

Added reference( See

TABLE 3 - BALLOT COMMENTS DEFERRED TO NEXT REVISION OR OTHER COMMITTEES

Reason for Recommendation

Suggest adding after the first sentence. However, where similar

As an IPC/WHMA CIT I often get asked questions from the

Examples of side route defects are not shown.

Need better picture (fig 5-36)

Blen Talbot L-3

5.5 Shrink Sleeving Wire support Crimped/Soldered Terminals

Nothing received; deferred

Sleeving extends onto the wire insulation 4 wire diameters.

Sleeving is tight on the crimped device and the wire.

Sleeving is flush the end of the brush.

Sleeving extends onto the wire insulation a minimum of 2 wire diameters.

Blen Talbot L-3

Sleeving extends into the mating area of the crimped device.

Sleeving is damaged e.g., Split, cracked or charred.

Sleeving is loose on the crimped device

Blen Talbot L-3

Blen Talbot L-3

There can be space between the inner surfaces of the

Defer to Rev C<Aug2012>

By default of the section title this section addresses the

Defer to Rev C<Aug2012>

Defer to Rev C<Aug2012>

Blen Talbot L-3

Blen Talbot L-3

Blen Talbot L-3

A123 Delete Bullet and replace with 4.8.3.2, A123 bullets

Solder Fills The Terminal Slot.

Lead or wire end is discernible in the solder on the exit side

Lead end not visible in solder on exit side of terminal.