Do not use a pre-2013 PDF for Class 3 medical or aerospace designs. You will fail audit.
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) to ensure adhesion, solderability, and resistance to "black pad" defects. For more information, visit the IPC website. Do not use a pre-2013 PDF for Class
The IPC-4556 PDF addresses the rigorous demands of gold and aluminum wire bonding, which require a different gold crystal structure and thickness compared to standard soldering surfaces. If your design involves wire bonding, adhering to IPC-4552 may result in wire lift-offs, whereas IPC-4556 ensures the surface energy and morphology are suitable for reliable bonding. including IPC documents