IPC 9204-2017 PDF

Scope: This guideline describes flexibility and stretchability tests that may be used to evaluate printed electronics for flexible@ stretchable and wearable applications. Purpose This guideline describes tests which the IPC D-65 Printed Electronics Test Methods and Validation Subcommittee deemed appropriate for consideration for flexibility and stretchability testing of printable electronics. The descriptions of these tests were provided by members of the D-65 Subcommittee. This guideline does not represent an endorsement of any of the described tests. It is intended only as an educational resource@ especially for the smart textiles and wearable printed electronics markets@ until standardized test methods are developed and approved. The D-65 Subcommittee invites users@ suppliers@ test laboratories and other interested parties to submit additional tests or modifications to those explained herein for next revisions of this guideline. This guideline also includes references to industry-approved test methods which can be used or adapted for flexibility and stretchability testing for printed electronics (see Section 5 and Appendix B).

IPC 9204-2017 history

2017 IPC 9204-2017 Guideline on Flexibility and Stretchability Testing for Printed Electronics